Commencement for the Class of 2027
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2027
Time: 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Location: Little Giant Stadium (rain alternate: Chadwick Court)
2026 SENIOR PREPARATIONS
Tuesday, April 7
11:10 a.m.: Briefing
Pioneer Chapel
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
All graduating seniors are required to attend a briefing about Commencement and senior check-out.
Wednesday, April 8 through Wednesday, May 13
Senior Check-Out
Each senior must complete his online check-out no later than Wednesday, May 13 at 12 p.m.
Check-out information may be found here: https://www.wabash.edu/seniorcard
Students need to be aware of the policy regarding fulfillment of senior requirements. Candidates for the degree who fail to complete all of these requirements in a timely fashion will not be allowed to participate in Commencement.
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, May 14
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Senior art majors displayed their work.
Friday, May 15
8:30 a.m.: Deans’ Senior Breakfast
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics Center
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
Graduating seniors and faculty breakfasted with Deans Todd McDorman and Scott Brown. Dress for the breakfast is collared shirt and slacks.
9:30 a.m.: Commencement Rehearsal
Pioneer Chapel
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
Seniors moved directly from the Deans’ Breakfast to the rehearsal.
10 a.m.: Welcome to the NAWM
Hall of Giants, Little Giant Stadium
Immediately following Commencement Rehearsal, seniors enjoyed coffee and doughnuts with leaders of the National Association of Wabash Men, the College's alumni association.
Friday events for families of seniors, alumni, and other visitors:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Senior art majors displayed their work.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Bookstore Open
Allen Athletics Center
3 p.m.: Phi Beta Kappa Initiation
Lovell Lecture Room, Baxter Hall
The ceremony was followed by a reception for family and friends in the Rogge Lounge in Baxter Hall.
Saturday, May 16
Seniors marched in alphabetical order—led by the two Commencement speakers.
10:30 a.m.: Formation of the Academic
Procession for Baccalaureate
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
11 a.m.: Baccalaureate Chapel
Pioneer Chapel
The Baccalaureate sermon was given by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. Rev. Jenkins is the president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame and a member of Notre Dame's department of philosophy.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Senior art majors displayed their work.
12 p.m.: Commencement Buffet
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics Center
A buffet lunch was served for graduating seniors and their families.
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Bookstore Open
Allen Athletics Center
1:30 p.m.: Legacy Photographs
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
Senior legacies are invited to have their picture taken with family members at no charge.
2 p.m.: Formation of the Academic
Procession for Commencement
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
2:30 p.m.: 188th Commencement Ceremony
Little Giant Stadium