Trinity To Commemorate Class of 2026

Join us in sending warm wishes to our spring graduates!

Trinity University is excited to celebrate the achievements, journeys, and growth of the Class of 2026 at its Spring Commencement ceremony. These undergraduate and graduate ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 16.

Trinity has a total of 587 students graduating in Spring 2026. This includes:
Bachelor of Arts - 182
Bachelor of Music - 3
Bachelor of Science - 344
Master of Arts in School Psychology - 6
Master of Education in School Leadership - 10
Master of Arts in Teaching - 11
Master of Science in Accounting - 31

One of these 587 students is Kate Klein '26, a marketing and Spanish major from Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Klein found that throughout her college career, Trinity has shaped both her character and confidence as a leader.

"From studying abroad in Madrid to my plan to return after graduation for professional growth, I have consistently pursued real-world learning experiences that demand adaptability and initiative," Klein says.

Klein is part of numerous organizations, including serving as an admissions ambassador and as the student leader of Trinity's official Instagram content team. Thanks to these connections and the community she built at Trinity, she is beginning her consulting career in Boston after graduation.

"I'm always looking for ways to get involved that build community and create meaningful connections. Trinity University has made this very easy for me over the past four years, through its many clubs, organizations, courses, and study abroad programs," Klein says.

Commencement Ceremony Details

The ceremony for Bachelor of Science and Master of Science candidates will take place at 9:00 a.m. in Laurie Auditorium. The Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Master of Education candidates' ceremony will follow at 3:00 p.m., also in Laurie Auditorium.

Ted Beneski P'11, P'14, the chair of Trinity's Board of Trustees, will give the commencement address. Omar Ratrut '26, president of the Student Government Association, will speak on behalf of the graduating students.

The commencement ceremonies are ticketed events. This year, tickets will be reserved digitally, and degree candidates will have the opportunity to receive up to five tickets for the morning ceremony and 10 tickets for the afternoon ceremony. Guest registration will remain open until midnight on Thursday, May 14. Please ensure that your guests complete their registration before this deadline.

The University will also hold a Watch Viewing Party with livestreaming and refreshments in the Center for the Sciences and Innovation (CSI) Cube. Tickets are required for this space. Capacity is limited to 200 guests per ceremony, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each graduate may request up to four additional tickets for this room, pending availability. Registration link to request viewing room tickets coming soon.

Please view the ticket page for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact @email.

For those who can't attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed on Tiger Network at the start of the event in Central Standard Time. Additionally, the ceremony will be available to watch on demand the same day.

Light refreshments will be served at the Magic Stones immediately following each commencement ceremony. The Class of 2026 can connect with fellow graduates, faculty members, and university leadership to commemorate this important milestone in their academic journey.

Opportunities for Faculty and Staff Commencement Participation

For all faculty and staff interested in presenting a diploma cover to a loved one at one of this spring's Commencement Ceremonies, and for staff who are interested in volunteering at or attending a spring ceremony, please submit your requests using the Spring 2026 - Faculty/Staff Commencement Involvement Form. Submissions are due by Friday, May 1.

There is a specific need for volunteers to serve at one or both of the commencement ceremonies. If you are a staff member who is interested, we welcome you and any adult (age 18+), family, or friends who would like to volunteer with you. For more information regarding volunteer reporting times for each ceremony, roles available to volunteer for, and fun perks of volunteering, see the form!

Faculty interested in joining the procession should confirm their participation with Kyle Gillette '01, Ph.D., at @email.

For more details on the Spring 2026 Commencement, including information about cords, stoles, caps, and gowns, visit the "Graduate To-Do List" tab on Trinity's commencement website.