We’re so excited to welcome families to campus as we celebrate our graduates!
Be sure to read the Commencement Weekend schedule below for a detailed table of events. Graduates, please watch your Asbury email to learn how the Commencement tickets will be distributed to those who have indicated they will attend.
Baccalaureate Service May 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Commencement May 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Commencement May 2, 2026 | 2:30 PM
Graduates will be able to:
Please watch the following video for details about Commencement.
Senior Class Photo (Traditional Undergraduate) Hughes Auditorium Steps (Inclement Weather—Hughes Stage) 10:45 a.m. RESTORED CLASS PHOTO Picture time is at 11:00 a.m., on Hughes steps (inclement weather – Hughes stage) Senior Head Shots with photographers – Alumni Office (for composite) *Please come in your cap and gown
Full regalia (cap, tassel, and gown) has been ordered for eligible on-campus graduates who indicated they would be attending Commencement on their Graduation Application. Only University-issued academic honor cords may be worn during Commencement services.
Traditional undergraduate students can pick up their regalia and tickets during the Cap & Gown Pickup/Graduation Checklist event April 22-24 in the Farm Boys room in Kinlaw Library. Pick-up dates are divided by school/college, based on primary major as viewable on your Portal Degree Progress Audit. See below for schedule details (please note that pick-up will begin after chapel on Wednesday and Friday):
Your regalia pick-up time is: Wednesday, April 22, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Your regalia pick-up time is: Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Graduates from any school can pick up regalia on Friday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
If you are unable to pick up your regalia at this time, please email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@asbury.edu.
Each graduate will be permitted to have four guests for in-person attendance. Tickets are required for entry and tickets will be unique to each service. Graduates will receive tickets with their cap/gown.
Please reference Schedule above for full listing of Commencement weekend activities.
For additional ticket consideration: 2026 Commencement Additional Ticket Request
Regalia: Participating graduates will order their full regalia (cap/tassel, gown, plus hood for Master’s students) through our vendor’s website and bring their regalia to Commencement. Please reference your Asbury email or contact registrar.info@asbury.edu for ordering information. The final deadline to order is March 31, 2026.
Only University-issued academic honor cords may be worn during Commencement services. Academic honor cords will be distributed to eligible graduates on Commencement day.
Tickets: Each graduate will be permitted to have four guests for in-person attendance. Tickets are required for entry and tickets will be unique to each service. Graduates will receive their tickets by mail in April 2026. Please contact the Registrar’s Office if your address has changed recently.
At each Commencement, a professional photographer will photograph graduates receiving their diploma covers. All information concerning viewing and ordering Commencement photos can be found at asburyuniversitygraduation.com. You may contact Laub Media Group at (859) 967-6680 or laubmediagroup.com/asburygrads for more information. A complimentary class photo will be sent to graduates.
Looking for more graduation memories? Asbury’s Sara Goul captured 2025 Commencement candid moments, now available to view and download on our SmugMug gallery.
Commencement videos are available each year on Vimeo.com. If you have any questions, please contact I.T. Services at itservices@asbury.edu.
Specific questions should be directed to the following contacts. Additional questions may be directed to provost@asbury.edu.