Your guide to a seamless and memorable celebration

Live Stream

The Commencement Ceremony will be live-streamed on the Stillman College YouTube Channel.

Rehearsal

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.

Location: Sheppard Lawn

• Rehearsal will last approximately 40 minutes 
• Immediately following, graduates will receive their walk authorization card 
• Total time: approximately 1–1.5 hours 
• Volunteers will assist with seating 

Important: You must have your authorization card to participate in the ceremony.

Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.

Location: Sheppard Lawn

Graduates

• Arrival time: 7:30 a.m. 
• Line up at the east entrance of Birthright Alumni Hall (from Sheppard Lawn) 
• Cap decorating is permitted 
• Leave coats and bags with your guests 
• Clear bag policy will be strictly enforced (see link for details) 
• Degrees will be distributed in the glass foyer immediately following the ceremony 

Guests

• Seating is open (not assigned) 
• Doors open one hour prior to the ceremony 

Golden Class (50-Year Reunion)

• Gather at Wynn Center at 7:00 a.m. 

Directions, Parking & Entry

Campus Entry

• Graduates: Brown Memorial Gate (36th Ave/John Knox Circle) 
• Faculty and Staff: 18th Street Gate off Fosters Ferry Road 
• Guests and Family: Main Gate off Stillman Blvd and 38th Ave/Campus Drive 

Parking

• Available in lots adjacent to Birthright, Rouhlac, Wynn Center, Stillman Stadium, and behind Hay Hall 
• Stinson and Batchelor parking spaces will be closed for reserved parking 

Additional Information

• Doors to Birthright Alumni Hall open at 8:00 a.m. from the glass lobby entrance closest to the Main Gate 
• No umbrellas will be allowed inside the gym 

Overflow Viewing / Indoor Seating

Overflow viewing will be available at:

• Stinson Auditorium 
• Wynn Center – Warner Presentation Room 

The ceremony will also be available via live stream.