We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 at Truett McConnell University! Below is important information to help you plan for graduation weekend.
Friday Celebrations – May 8
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
President’s Reception – NIX Building
Join us as we celebrate our graduates and their families with a special reception hosted by the university president.
2:00 PM
Gate Ceremony
Graduates will participate in this meaningful TMU tradition as they symbolically pass through the gates and into the next chapter of life.
Graduation Ceremonies – Saturday, May 9
Location: George Blaurock Student Wellness Center
10:00 AM Ceremony
Doors open to guests at 9:00 AM
- The College of Professional Studies
- The Hans Hut School of Business
- The Michael Sattler School of Public Service (Criminal Justice)
- The Peter and Gredel Walpot School of Education
2:00 PM Ceremony
Doors open to guests at 1:00 PM
- The College of Arts and Letters
- The Balthasar Hubmaier School of Theology and Missions
- The Conrad Grebel School of the Humanities
- The Felix Manz School of Music
- The Hans Denck School of Communication
- The College of Life and Health Sciences
- The Pilgram Marpeck School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- The Martha Rielin and Elizabeth Salmen School of Nursing
- The Leonhard Schiemer School of Psychology and Biblical Counseling
Important: Guest tickets are not required for graduation.
Clear Bag Policy
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, we have implemented a Clear Bag Policy (this includes graduates). This policy limits the types of bags permitted into the venue and are subject to inspection. Approved bags are clear bags, small clutch purse, or wallet no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″. No purses, backpacks, drawstring bags, camera bags, or any other non-clear bags.