Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Graduates!

CONGRATULATIONS on being a Spring 2026 prospective graduate of Alcorn State University! The Spring Commencement Exercises will take place on Saturday, May 9th in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex.

The University will continue to enforce safety protocols to protect the health and well-being of our campus community. Face coverings are strongly encouraged in venues, especially in small groups or when in close proximity to others.

If your future plans include graduate school, please consider applying to one of the exciting graduate programs at Alcorn State University.

This page will serve as your primary source of information for commencement updates.

 

 

 

EVENT DATE LOCATION
Application for Degree  
Cap & Gown Pick-up

Wednesday, May 6-7, 2026
12 noon – 3:00 p.m.

E. E. Simmons Gymnasium
Commencement Rehearsal Friday, May 8, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex
Cap & Gown Pick-up Friday, May 8, 2026
Immediately following rehearsal until 3:00 p.m. 
E.E. Simmons Gymnasium
Commencement Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00am (procession begins at 8:45 a.m.) 

  • Golden Class
  • Graduate Studies
  • College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences 
  • School of Nursing

1:00pm (procession begins at 12:45pm)

  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • School of Business 
  • School of Education & Psychology

 

Davey L. Whitney HPER

About The
Commencement Exercise

Commencement is an exciting and memorable occasion for all of our graduates, but also a dignified and solemn one. Leaving before the ceremony has ended is disruptive and disrespectful to others. Graduates and their guests are expected to remain for the entire ceremony The last graduate to cross the stage should expect to receive the same honor as the first, so please show consideration for all graduates by remaining seated until the conclusion of the ceremony…Read More

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