The Chapman University Commencement weekend is just around the corner and we are getting excited! We want to make sure Crean College seniors, faculty, and staff have all the essential information needed to have a hassle-free experience. University Commencement Ceremony  (all schools and colleges), Friday, May 22, 2026 7:00 p.m. Wilson Field University Commencement Ceremony is your opportunity to celebrate graduation with the entire class of 2026. All schools and colleges participate. Highlights will include:
  • Turning of the tassels as President Parlow will officially confer the degrees
  • Celebrity keynote speakers: The Duffer Brothers, Chapman Alumni and creators of Stranger Things on Netflix
  • An official welcome from the Alumni Association
  • Open Seating – means you can sit with your friends!
  • Only graduating students may reserve guest tickets. For the Degree Ceremonies, guest tickets will be distributed to students based on their RSVP information in Tassel. Tickets will be emailed to graduates the week before Commencement.
  • Entry gates to Wilson Field open 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
  • Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
  • Standby Line
    • A standby line is available at the Wilson Gate Entrance, beginning at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Guests in the standby line will be admitted, based on venue capacity, after 6:45 p.m.

Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 24, 2026 8:00 a.m. Wilson Field

Graduates in all Crean College academic programs (undergraduate and graduate) are invited to participate. The ceremony will begin with a welcome by Dean Hill followed by a keynote address from Dr. Emily Frisch. Then comes time for you to walk across the stage and get your hard-earned diploma!

When and Where to Line-Up:

  • Students: Line-up begins at 7:15 a.m. in Hutton Sports Center. Arrive in your cap and gown. Please no personal items, either leave at home or with a guest. 
  • Faculty: Line-up begins at 7:15 a.m. in Anderson Athletic Complex. Arrive in your academic regalia.
  • For the complete Commencement 2026 schedule of events and more information, please click this link.

Commencement Celebrations
All Crean College academic departments will be hosting their own individual parties, receptions, and awards ceremonies. 

  • Neuroscience Minor Celebration – Tuesday April, 28 2026 5:30 pm BK 4th Floor Patio
  • Psychology Senior Awards Celebration – Thursday May 20, 2026 5:00 p.m. Sandhu Conference Center
  • Health Sciences Senior Awards Celebration – Friday May 15, 2026 4:00 p.m. AF 209 A/B/C
  • Communications Sciences & Disorders Hooding & Awards Ceremony – Friday May 22, 2026 3:00 p.m. Rinker Campus 9401 #131 Atrium
  • Marriage & Family Therapy Hooding Ceremony – Friday May 22, 2026 2:00 p.m. Kennedy Hall 237AB
  • Psychology Post-Commencement Reception – Sunday May 24, 2026 10:30 a.m. Performers Court
  • Health Sciences Post-Commencement Reception – Sunday May 24, 2026 10:30 a.m. AF 3rd Floor Patio
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy Hooding and Awards Ceremony – Sunday May 24, 2026 11:00 a.m. Memorial Hall

We encourage everyone to use public transportation or Uber/Lyft during Commencement Weekend. Avoid driving and parking as it can be difficult.

Please tag @chapman_crean in your photos to be featured on our Instagram account. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!