📅 Monday, April 27
🕘 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Golisano Community Engagement Center
Dessert reception and awards for senior business majors (2 guests per student)
RSVP to tanner_sharon@roberts.edu
Commencement
WELCOME!
Commencement is almost here, and we can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2026!
Whether you're a graduating student preparing for the big day or a guest joining in the celebration, this page has everything you need—ceremony details, livestream links, ticket info, and more.
GRADUATE, PROFESSIONAL STUDIES & NORTHEASTERN SEMINARY
May 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Class Speaker: Ruben Ruiz
LIVESTREAM FORTHCOMING
TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE & B.E.L.L.
May 9, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Class Speaker: Matthew Dedee
LIVESTREAM FORTHCOMING
Information for Students
Please arrive at Rinker Community Center 45 minutes before your ceremony for the lineup.
Additional instructions will be emailed to you the week of Commencement.
Regalia
Cap and Gown Orders are open. The website closes on March 21, 2026.
TUG Cap & Gown pick up is at the Senior Grad Bash on April 28th, 5pm - 7pm behind in the GCEC.
GPS Cap & Gown pick up is in the Roberts Wesleyan University Bookstore starting on April 27, 2026 in the bookstore located in the upper level of the Voller Athletic Center.
CAPS AND GOWNS CAN NOT BE PICKED UP THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT.
For information regarding academic honors, please see the Registration Intranet page.
For any questions regarding your cap and gown orders please contact the Roberts Campus Store staff at roberts@slingshotedu.com or at 585-594-6140.
Tickets
Tickets are general admission and free of charge.
Students graduating in the 9:30 am Graduate, Professional Studies and Seminary ceremony may request up to 6 guest tickets
Students graduating in the 2:00 pm Undergraduate and B.E.L.L. ceremony may request up to 9 guest tickets
Eligible graduates will receive an email with information on how to request and receive their tickets.
Another email will be sent out on April 1, allowing students to request extra tickets if needed.
For ticket questions, please contact Ava Flores at Flores_Ava@roberts.edu.
DIPLOMAS MAILED BY LATE JULY
Update your address with Registration at 585-594-6220 if it has changed since submitting your degree application.
NOT ATTENDING COMMENCEMENT?
Email academicaffairs@roberts.edu to request graduation in absentia.
Visitor Information
Please arrive at the Voller Athletic Center at least 30 minutes before the ceremony to ensure you have enough time to have your bags checked and find a seat.
For parking and on-campus directions: Campus Map
Flowers in ½ dozen bouquets will be available to purchase (cash or credit card) for an hour before each ceremony. The sale locations will be outside and inside the Voller Athletic Center Arena. The flower sales will go to the Athletics Department.
Special Accommodations
If guests need accommodations, please contact Joanne Richardson at richardson_joanne@roberts.edu or call 585-594-6944 by Monday, April 27. Include details and a contact number.
If a graduate needs accommodations, please contact Martha Smith at Smith_Martha@roberts.edu or call 585-594-6659 by Monday, April 27. Include details and a contact number.
Guest and graduate accommodations include:
- Sign language interpreter
- Wheelchair access (wheelchairs not provided)
- Crutches or mobility challenges
- Recovery from recent surgery
- Service animal for a medical condition
Departmental Ceremonies
Traditional Undergraduate Business Senior Awards Night
School of Business GPS Celebration
📅 Tuesday, May 5th
🕘 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Golisano Community Engagement Center
Dessert reception and awards for BSMGT, BHA, MSL, and MHA 2026 graduates (2 guests per student)
RSVP to tanner_sharon@roberts.edu
Graduate Psychology Hooding Ceremony & Reception
📅 Thursday, May 7
🕘 6:00 pm
📍 Golisano Community Engagement Center
For Graduate and Doctoral Psychology students. Details will be sent by invitation directly to students.
Contact: bisciotti_kelly@roberts.edu
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Hooding Ceremony
📅 Friday, May 8
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Golisano Community Engagement Center - Rm 102
Details to be sent via email invitation directly to students
Contact - Ellyn Cornell at cornell_ellyn@roberts.edu or 585-594-6692
Nursing Dedication Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony
📅 Friday, May 8
🕘 7:00 p.m.
📍 Andrews B. Hale Auditorium in the Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
Reception immediately following the ceremony in Shewan Recital Hall, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
Contact: Grace Stiles, School of Nursing x6459, Email: stiles_grace@roberts.edu
Teacher Education Come-and-Go Graduation Reception & Awards Ceremony
📅 Saturday, May 9
🕘 10:45am-11:45am (following the morning ceremony)
📍 Golisano Community Engagement Center (GCEC) atrium.
Awards will be presented at 11:15 am.
Details will be sent via email invitation directly to students.
RSVP to the email invitation by Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to Sarah George at george_sarah@roberts.edu
RN to BS & Master’s in Nursing Post-Commencement Celebration
📅 Saturday, May 9
🕘 Immediately following the 9:30 am Commencement ceremony
📍 Crothers Science & Nursing Center, Nursing Lounge (Rooms 108/110)
This event is for all of the graduating RN-BS, MS in Nursing Education, MS in Nursing Leadership & Administration, MS in Family Nurse Practitioner, & Advanced Certification nursing students. The event will end around 12:30pm.
Details to be sent via email invitation directly to students
Contact: Gillian Buettner at 585-594-6686 or buettner_gillian@roberts.edu