Commencement
2026
Commencement for the Class of 2026 will take place May 14-17. We are delighted to welcome families, friends, and guests to campus to celebrate the achievements of our Hajim students.
Order of the Engineer Induction Ceremony Thursday, May 14
2–3 p.m. in Strong Auditorium
The Order of the Engineer is considered the rite of passage for engineers. The ceremony gives a visible means for graduates to identify with other engineers in an honor society that does not charge dues and never holds meetings except the induction.
University of Rochester graduates in the audio and music engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and optical engineering programs qualify to become members of the Order.
This year’s ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m., in Strong Auditorium. To be inducted, please order your ring and pay the $10 cash fee through your department's undergraduate program coordinator or the Hajim Dean's Office in Lattimore 301 no later than Friday, April 24. The fee covers the cost of the ring and the certificate. Students must attend the ceremony in order to be inducted, and a ring size is needed at the time of payment.
University-Wide Commencement, Friday, May 15
8:45 a.m. at Fauver Stadium at the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex
Hajim students will participate in a University-wide commencement ceremony for degree conferrals for all undergraduate and graduate students. Graduates can invite guests and a livestream of the commencement ceremony also will be available.
A doctoral graduation ceremony takes place on Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at Kodak Hall on the Eastman Campus.
Departmental Events and Ceremonies, Saturday, May 16
Bachelor's and master's candidates will be recognized during departmental events and ceremonies. Receptions will take place for each department immediately following each ceremony.
Please visit the central Commencement page for times and locations.
Hajim School Awards
Dean Heinzelman will announce these faculty and staff awards:
Hajim School Lifetime Achievement Award
This award recognizes faculty for outstanding achievements in research, teaching, and leadership over the course of their career.
Edmund A. Hajim Outstanding Faculty Award
This award recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Edmund A. Hajim Outstanding Staff Award
This award recognizes excellence and dedication well above and beyond the call of duty.
See the faculty and staff awards page for a list of previous recipients.
Parking, Accommodations, and Transportation
Details and guidance are still being developed. Check the Commencement page for updates closer to Commencement weekend.