Graduate Studies Commencement FAQs
Graduate Commencement FAQs
Class of 2026
Each graduate is ensured six (6) tickets for guests to attend the Commencement ceremony. Graduates do not need a ceremony ticket for themselves. The ceremony will be livestreamed to allow additional guests to view remotely.
Regalia can be ordered here until March 19, 2026.
Yes, the event will be livestreamed for anyone to watch.
There is regrettably no on-campus housing available to returning graduates or their guests. However, many hotels in the region provide a discount to Messiah University guests so please be sure to inquire with the hotel when you make your reservations.
If you are unable to attend, you will be contacted through your Messiah email shortly after the ceremony with directions on how to receive a diploma cover.
Yes, Messiah’s Campus Store is proud to partner with locally owned Roots Flower Farm to provide floral bouquets. Save $5 and pre-order online by April 19 to reserve a bouquet. Pre-orders must be picked up at the Campus Store in Eisenhower Campus Center during store hours (9am-2pm) on Saturday, May 16.
A limited number of bouquets will be available for purchase in the Campus Store on Saturday, May 16.