We recommend that anyone participating in or attending commencement review the information on the University’s commencement website, including the schedule of events and frequently asked questions.
Who: All graduates, all degrees, all schools
When: Friday, May 15, 2026, 8:45 a.m.
Where: Fauver Stadium at the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex, River Campus
Who: Just doctoral graduates
When: Friday, May 15, 2026, 2 p.m.
Where: Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
Who: All BME BS, MS, and PhD graduates
When: Saturday, May 16, TBA
Where: TBA
You’re Invited!
After the ceremony, students and their guests, along with faculty and staff, were invited to the Hajim quad tent for refreshments (near Goergen Hall). BME Senior Design and CMTI design project posters were also on display throughout the morning on the 2nd floor of Goergen Hall.
Note that you can download individual pictures by clicking on the thumbnail image of the photo you want, then click the “down arrow” icon at the lower right corner of the large image on the right of your desktop, and save the file to your computer. You can also order prints or photo keepsakes from the website directly if desired.
Professional BME Photo GalleryCaptured by Deb Contestabile, URBME Marketing Manager—here are a few moments from the BME celebration. If you have any photos you'd like to share, please feel free to email them to Deb Contestabile at deborah.contestabile@rochester.edu. We’d be happy to include them, with credits, in the shared gallery.
View the PhotosBe sure to tag the BME Department: @uofrbme and use the hashtags: #UR2025 #URBME. We'd love to celebrate with you and share your moments on our page!
BME Graduates
As you step into this exciting next chapter, we want to help you stay connected with the incredible BME community you’ve been a part of. Your University of Rochester email will eventually expire, so now is the perfect time to update your contact information and join the BME alumni mailing list.