Rose-Hulman hosted its 148th Commencement for the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 30.
Congratulations Rose-Hulman Class of 2026!
Commencement 2026
Commencement 2026 Schedule
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| FRIDAY, MAY 30 | |||
| Friday, May 29 | 4:00 p.m. | ROTC Commissioning | Hatfield Hall |
| Friday, May 29 | 4:30 p.m. | Senior Celebration | Mussallem Union |
| SATURDAY, MAY 30 | |||
| Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 a.m. | Building Opens for Seating | SRC |
| Saturday, May 30 | 8:15 a.m. | Student Check-in Begins | Hatfield Drive |
| Saturday, May 30 | 9:00 a.m. | Main Entrance Closes | |
| Saturday, May 30 | 9:25 a.m. | Graduates Begin Departing Hatfield Lawn | Hatfield Lawn |
| Saturday, May 30 | 9:30 a.m. | All Campus Roadways Close | |
| Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 a.m. | Commencement Ceremony | SRC Fieldhouse |
If you would like to order personal announcements, they are available for purchase by contacting the Rose-Hulman Bookstore at 812-877-8344 or from their website:
http://bookstore.rose-hulman.edu/home.aspx .
Bon Appètit will have light breakfast and celebratory drinks available for purchase in the Cook Stadium Concession area beginning at 7:30 a.m. Also, be sure to grab a complimentary cup of coffee in Hulbert Arena on your way in.
Since the Sports and Recreation Center is not well suited for long range photography, Rose-Hulman has hired a professional photographer to take individual pictures on stage as graduates receive their diploma from the President. These will be available a few weeks later at: https://www.gradimages.com/ .
Commencement photos
Rose-Hulman takes candid portraits of the event surrounding Commencement. You can view and purchase photos from the 2025 Rose-Hulman Commencement here: https://photos.rose-hulman.edu/Commencement/Commencement-2025
Individual shots taken during the ceremony by GradImages can be found here.
Order Your Cap and Gown
Order your graduation regalia through the Rose-Hulman Bookstore and dress in style!
ADA service animals only
Only ADA service animals are permitted at Commencement. Thank you for your cooperation.
2025 Rose-Hulman Commencement Student Speakers
Lexie Crawford
Senior Class President
Jack Cooperman
Past President, Student Government Association
Freddie Uriostegui
Past President, Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers
Put a little "R" in your Celebration
Want to mark your celebration with the official Rose-Hulman R? We've got just what you need!
Frequently Asked Questions
Whom do I contact if...
...need help determining your eligibility? The Registrar's Office
...have questions regarding the ceremony, pictures, accessibility, or anything else? Lyndi Bahr
Updated 4/1/2024
Seating for Commencement
There will be an area of seating in the Sports and Recreation Center for family and guests of graduates. This area is a designated area of seating, not numbered seating. Therefore, tickets are not necessary. The Sports and Recreation Center will open at 7:00 a.m. for seating.
As a courtesy to all guests in attendance, we ask that seats not be held for others. If you require accessible seating or parking accommodations, please notify Emily Perrelle in the Office of Student Affairs before May 15.
Photography
Since the Sports and Recreation Center is not well suited for long range photography, Rose-Hulman has hired a professional photographer to take individual pictures on stage as graduates receive their diploma from the President. These will be available a few weeks later at: https://www.gradimages.com/ .
Do I need tickets for commencement
Tickets are not required. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Updated 4/1/24
How and when do I order regalia or other Commencement items?
The bookstore will host a Commencement fair March 12, where students will order Commencement-related items.
For students not on campus during that time (have graduated early, etc.), there will be a link on the bookstore website they can order from. This will not go live until the Commencement fair.
Updated 2/7/25
Commencement News
Contact Us
Office of Student Affairs
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803
Phone: 812-877-8919
Fax: 812-877-8746