The December 2026 Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, December 18, at 10am and 2pm, at Rupp Arena (430 W Vine St., Lexington, KY). The colleges are assigned to a ceremony as listed below. Please note that the list of colleges is in alphabetical order, NOT walking order; the walking order will be determined after registration closes.
Friday, December 18 at 10:00 AM
College of Arts and Sciences
Gatton College of Business and Economics
College of Communication and Information
College of Design
College of Law
College of Nursing
Friday, December 18 at 2:00 PM
Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
College of Education
Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering
College of Fine Arts
College of Health Sciences
College of Medicine
College of Pharmacy
College of Public Health
College of Social Work
Martin School of Public Policy and Administration
Patterson School of Diplomacy & International Commerce