Our 2026 commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 16.
Canisius will host both a morning and afternoon ceremony, each reflecting the University’s mission, traditions, and enduring commitment to celebrating the achievements of our graduates and honorees. Ceremonies will feature the student commencement address, the conferral of honorary degrees and awards, formal degree conferral, and, most importantly, the moment our graduates cross the stage with their classmates to receive their degrees
Ceremony Information
Commencement ceremonies are organized by division, and we also proudly celebrate graduates at the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony and the Baccalaureate Mass.
- Division of Arts, Education & Sciences Commencement Ceremony
- Division of Business, Communications, & Health Studies Commencement Ceremony
- Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony
- Baccalaureate Mass