Schedule of Events

Commencement Social Events 

Join us for a series of memorable social events celebrating Commencement. The dates and locations will be shared at a later date.

Registration will open in the spring. Only undergraduate students are eligible to register; guests are not permitted.

Baccalaureate Mass

TIME TBA | Rowen Campus Green

All bachelor, master, doctoral and law graduates and their guests are welcome at  this beautiful event that brings the community together. A special Augustinian blessing offered at the end of the Mass is one of Villanova's most treasured traditions.

Bachelor's Degree Commencement & Recognition Ceremony

Time TBA | Villanova Stadium

University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, and the deans from each of the Colleges and Schools will confer degrees. 

Each undergraduate is permitted up to four guests. Graduates will receive their digital guest tickets in early May 2026. In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors, and two guests will be permitted. 

Charles Widger School of Law Commencement Ceremony

TIME TBA  | Finneran Pavilion

Reception to follow at Scarpa Hall.

Master's and Doctoral Degree Commencement and Recognition Ceremony

TIME TBA | Villanova Stadium

University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA and the deans from each of the Colleges and Schools will confer degrees. 

Each graduate is permitted up to four guests. Graduates will receive their digital guest tickets in in early May 2026.