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Gonzaga University

Commencement 2026


Commencement celebrations take place over Mother's Day Weekend, May 9 and 10, 2026.

Schedule of Ceremonies

Saturday, May 9

Law Commencement

  • 9 - 10:30 a.m. - McCarthey Athletic Center  

Graduate Commencement

  • 12 - 2 p.m. - McCarthey Athletic Center  

Commencement Mass

  • 2:45 to 4 p.m. - St. Aloysius Church

Sunday, May 10

Undergraduate Commencement

  • 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Spokane Arena
    Six guests per student

 

Unable to join us in person? You can join us virtually through our livestreams. All ceremonies will be livestreamed at their designated times. Simply visit our university streaming page shortly before the ceremony you'd like to watch.

Additionally, the Commencement Mass will be available for viewing via the St. Aloysius Church livestream portal.


Zags show off their decorated mortar board at commencement

Commencement Resources

Information and resources to prepare graduates and their guests.

Student walking with diploma.

Venue and Ticketing

Guest tickets are required for all ceremonies & available only to participating students beginning in mid-April. Undergraduate limit is six(6) tickets. No limit for Law and Graduate ceremonies.

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