2026 Mid-Year Graduate Mass
December 11, 2026 | 4 p.m.
Founders Chapel
Business Casual Attire
In following USD’s tradition, eligible mid-year graduates will receive an email invitation to attend a special Mass recognizing their accomplishments. During the Mass, mid-year graduates will be recognized by the USD community as a group and will receive a special blessing. Please note that individual names are not read aloud, nor will regalia be worn.
All mid-year graduates are also invited to return in May for our annual Commencement
ceremonies in the Jenny Craig Pavilion that provide a more traditional experience for all of our
Class of 2027 graduates.
2027 Commencement
Please continue to check back for additional event details. Graduates will begin receiving emails regarding Commencement in early 2027.
Schedule
School of Law and Graduate Programs Mass
May 20, 2027 | 4 p.m.
Founders Chapel
Graduate Ceremony AM
May 21, 2027 | 9 a.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
College of Arts & Sciences
Knauss School of Business
Kroc School of Peace Studies
Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
Graduate Ceremony PM
May 21, 2027 | 2:30 p.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Professional & Continuing Education
School of Law Ceremony
May 22, 2027 | 9 a.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Ceremony
May 22, 2027 | 1:30 p.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
All Graduate & Undergraduate Programs
Baccalaureate Mass
May 22, 2027 | 5:30 p.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
Undergraduate Ceremony AM
May 23, 2027 | 9 a.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
College of Arts & Sciences
Undergraduate Ceremony PM
May 23, 2027 | 2:30 p.m.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
Knauss School of Business
Guest Tickets
Graduate AM and PM Ceremonies: No guest tickets required
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Ceremony: All Graduate & Undergraduate
Programs: No guest tickets required
School of Law Ceremony: No guest tickets required
Undergraduate AM and PM Ceremonies: (6) guest tickets per undergraduate