Commencement 2026

We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2026!
Please check back regularly for updates and important information.

New Ceremony Location

Beginning this year, our Commencement Ceremony will be held at Salem Stadium. For reasons of safety and accessibility, this change shifts from the long-standing tradition of hosting the ceremony on the Front Quad. While the diploma ceremony will take place at the stadium, we are actively working to ensure the Front Quad and Heritage Walk remain important parts of Commencement Weekend.

Student Involvement Welcome

Since this celebration is still in development, we would love to involve students in the planning process. If you are interested in helping shaping this experience, please reach out to commencement@roanoke.edu. We welcome your ideas and input.