University Commencement
Congratulations on your accomplishments! We look forward to seeing you across the stage!
Saint Peter’s University 135th Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Recreational Life Center at Saint Peter’s University Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Undergraduate Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
4 tickets for the Undergraduate Ceremony
Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2 tickets for the Graduate Ceremony
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Monday, May 11, 2026 4-5:00 p.m.
47 Glenwood Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
6 guests for the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Live streaming will be available for these events.
Undergraduate Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 9:30am-11:30am
- Student Check-In Starts: 7:30am
- Doors Open for Guests: 7:30am
- Faculty Check-In: 8:00am
- Line-Up/Robing: 8:30am
- Processing: 9:00am
- Ceremony Starts: 9:30am
Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Student Check-In: 2:30pm
- Doors Open: 2:30pm
- Faculty Check-In: 3:00pm
- Line-Up/Robing: 3:30pm
- Processing: 4:00pm
- Ceremony Starts: 4:30pm
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Doctoral Graduates Check-In Starts: 3:00 p.m. (no later than 3:30 p.m. on the 5th floor of the Student Center)
- Doors Open for Guests: 3:00 p.m. (Guests must be seated by 3:45 p.m. on the 6th floor of the Student Center)
- Stage Party Assembles: On the 5th floor of the Student Center
- Robing: 3:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
- Line-Up: 3:45 p.m.
- Processing: 4:00 p.m.
Countdown to Graduation Saturday, May 16, 2026