Commencement - Geneva College

Commencement

Congratulations Class of 2026

You were made for this!

Congratulations, Class of 2026. We give thanks to God for your perseverance and growth in purpose. This commencement page provides everything you need to participate and celebrate—event schedules, regalia, arrival instructions, livestream, and more. Please note that this year we will hold one combined ceremony for all graduates—undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree students—so our whole Geneva community can rejoice together.

Students celebrating Commencement in fother unront of Old Main

2026 Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 8, 2026

5-6:30 p.m.

Commencement Eve Dinner

Alexander Dining Hall

  • This event is for traditional undergraduate students and their families.
  • This is a ticketed event. 
Registration Coming Soon

7 p.m.

Baccalaureate

Metheny Fieldhouse

  • All graduates and their guests are welcome to participate in this worship service.
  • Graduates should gather by 6:30 p.m. in Merriman Gym in Metheny Fieldhouse wearing their regalia.
  • Baccalaureate will be livestreamed. 
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.
More about Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 9, 2026

10 a.m.

Commencement (All Graduates)

Reeves Stadium

  • Ceremony includes Undergraduate, Adult Degree, and Masters graduates
  • Gates to the stadium will open at 8 am.
  • In case of rain, commencement will be moved indoors to Metheny Fieldhouse where each grad may bring up to 8 guests.
  • Graduates should gather in Old Main John White Chapel at 8:45 a.m. for instructions wearing their regalia.
  • Class officer and honors pictures will be taken at 8 a.m. in Skye Lounge.
  • Undergraduate commencement will be livestreamed.
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.

Commencement Receptions

Light refreshments will be served in tents on campus immediately following the ceremony.  See the commencement program for locations.

For questions on Commencement Weekend, please contact our team at commencement@geneva.edu or call 724-847-6500.

Purchasing Regalia (Cap and Gown) for Commencement

Regalia for students participating in commencement on May 9, 2026 can be purchased on the Jostens Website.

Order Your Regalia

Undergraduate students on campus should purchase their regalia online and pick up at Grad Finale on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.) or in the Campus Store beginning Thursday, April 9, 2026. Deadline to order and have shipped to campus: February 26, 2026

All other graduating students (CUBM, Adult Online and Masters) should purchase their regalia online and have it shipped to their home. Deadline to order and have shipped to home: March 26, 2026

Should you have any questions related to ordering your regalia, please contact Sarah Detrow at sdetrow@slingshotedu.com or by calling 724-847-6596.

Other Undergraduate Commencement Events:

Spring semester 2026 is full of fun events for graduating seniors.  Many require registration and have deadlines. 

Senior Launch (Undergraduate)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 9-4 p.m.

Location: Benedum Room

Senior Launch is a one-day event that prepares seniors for the transition into life after college. We'll be covering topics such as:

  • Navigating transition
  • What to know about entering professional and graduate school life
  • Building and maintaining relationships
  • Understanding bills and budgeting
  • All seniors graduating in May or December are welcome!

*For more info, contact the Center for Calling and Career at (724) 847-6572 or calling@geneva.edu

100 Days to Graduation Celebration

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Location: Benedum Room

*For more info, contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (724) 847-6590 or alumni@geneva.edu.

Grad Finale

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.

Location: Benedum Room

*For more info, contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (724) 847-6590 or alumni@geneva.edu.

Senior Send-Off Dinner (Undergraduate)

Thurs., May 7, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: Connoquenessing Country Club

Register at www.geneva.edu/senior-send-off

Legacy Pin Ceremony (for legacy families)

Fri., May 8, 2026 | 4 p.m.

Location: Skye Lounge

The Office of Alumni Engagement welcomes graduating Legacy Students and their families to enjoy a time of celebration with a special pin ceremony and light refreshments.

 

Register at Legacy Pin Registration

 

Helpful Links

 

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