Furman eagerly anticipates celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates at Commencement. We are excited to recognize this important milestone with an in-person ceremony.

For more information or questions about Commencement, please email [email protected].

Regalia Ordering
Time and Date Event Location
Monday, December 22nd, 2026
Event
Online Regalia Ordering
Location
Oak Hall Website
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Event
Last Day To Order
Online For Store Pick-up
Location
The Bell Tower Bookstore- Furman University
Tuesday, March 24rd (10am-3pm), 2026
Event
Grad Fair - Regalia Pick-Up Day
Location
The Bell Tower Bookstore- Furman University
Wednesday, March 25th (12pm-5pm), 2026
Event
Grad Fair - Regalia Pick-Up Day
Location
The Bell Tower Bookstore- Furman University
Graduation Fair - Class of 2026
Time Event Location
Tuesday, March 24rd (10am-3pm)
Event
Graduation Fair - Regalia Pick Up, Order graduation accessories including class rings, announcements, diploma frames, and more.
Location
Bell Tower Bookstore
Wednesday, March 25th (12pm-5pm)
Event
Graduation Fair - Regalia Pick Up, Order graduation accessories including class rings, announcements, diploma frames, and more.
Location
Bell Tower Bookstore
Friday, May 8th - Class of 2026
Time Event Location
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Event
Pick up reader card and instructions for Commencement Ceremony.
Mandatory for all degree candidates. Graduation packets must be picked up by the graduate. ID will be Required.
Location
McAlister Auditorium
Saturday, May 9th - Class of 2026
Time Event Location
10:15 a.m.
Event
Baccalaureate Line of March - Participating graduate candidates meet in the Daniel music building.
Location
Daniel Music Building
11:00 a.m.
Event
Baccalaureate Ceremony
Not mandatory for degree candidates. https://www.furman.edu/academics/commencement/baccalaureate/
Location
McAlister Auditorium
12:00 p.m.
Event
Lunch on the Lawn - Graduate candidates and their guests are invited to Lunch on the Lawn.
Location
Roe Art Building Lawn
2:00 p.m -4:00 p.m
Event
Graduate and Family Photos with our ceremony photographer, GRADIMAGES.
Location
Milford Mall
4:15 p.m.
Event
Legacy Dinner - By invitation only, for the families of seniors who have a parent, grandparent or sibling that graduated from Furman. For questions, contact [email protected]. If inclement weather plan is enacted, the Legacy dinner will begin at Noon.
Location
Shaw Hall, Younts Conference Center
5:45 p.m.
Event
Line of March Assembly and Commencement Exercises Preparation. (Graduates Only)
Mandatory for all degree candidates.
Location
McAlister Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
Event
Graduate and Faculty Processional down the mall.
Location
Furman Mall & Paladin Stadium
7:30 p.m.
Event
Commencement Exercises for all candidates.
Location
Paladin Stadium
9:30 p.m.
Event
Class of 2026 After Party by invitation & RSVP.
Location
Lakeside - Dining Hall