March 7, 2026 - ABSN Spring Commencement
May 2, 2026 - Indiana Spring Commencement
May 8, 2026 - Arizona Spring Commencement
Spring ABSN Commencement
ABSN Commencement
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Merillat Centre for the Arts in Zurcher Auditorium
Parking
- Please use the parking lot near the Merillat Centre for the Arts marked (P).
Building #15 on Campus Map >
Lodging
- There are several options to choose from nearby:
Hotels Close to HU >
Maps and Directions
- For directions to Huntington University:
Campus Directions > - The Merillat Centre for the Arts is located at 520 Lake Street, Huntington, IN 46750
Please review the complete Student Instructions for Commencement prior to Commencement day. Below are a few highlights.
Please arrive 45 minutes before ceremony!
Dress
- Please unpack and hang up or iron your graduation gowns before the ceremony.
- Honor cords, stoles, and medallions given by University-recognized groups may be worn. Honor cords (if earned) will be distributed by the Registrar’s office at the registration desk when you check-in. Doctoral and Master's degrees wear tassels on the left front.
- The commencement ceremony is formal.
- Women should wear dark pants or skirts and dark shoes.
- Men should wear a light shirt and tie, dark trousers and dark shoes.
- No flip-flops or tennis shoes please.
Additional Information
- Please silence cell phones.
Indiana Spring Commencement
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Where: Merillat Centre for the Arts in Zurcher Auditorium
Livestream: Can’t make it in person to the ceremony?
No problem - we are livestreaming the event!
Schedule of Events for Saturday, May 2, 2026
TIME | DEGREES/MAJORS |
9:00 AM | Division II: ABLE Program, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Economics and Finance, Elementary & Middle School Education, Elementary & Special Education, Elementary Education & Teaching English Learners, Entrepreneurial Small Business Management, History, History Education, International & Development Studies, Management, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Sport Management |
11:00 AM | Division III: Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Biology, Biology Education, Biology – Pre-Med, Biology – Pre-Vet, Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Chemistry – Pre-Med, Computer Science, Crop Science & Agronomy, Exercise & Movement Science, Exercise & Nutrition, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Sport & Exercise Studies |
2:00 PM | Division I, IV: Animation, Bible & Theology, Children’s Ministries, Christian Ministries, Communication Studies, English, English Education, English Literature, Film Production Capstone, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Journalism, Missions, Music, Music Business, Music Education, Music Performance, Public Relations, Special Needs Ministry, Studio Art, Television Production, Theatre, Theatre Performance, Theatre Technology, Visual Arts Ed All Grade, Worship Leadership, Youth Ministries |
4:00 PM | Division V: MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA Mental Health Studies, MA Pastoral Leadership, MEd TESOL Education, OTD Occupational Therapy |
- Caps and Gowns, along with tickets, will be distributed a few weeks prior to graduation. Please check your email for details.
- Students in traditional undergrad programs will receive an email from the Office of Alumni.
- Students in graduate and online programs will receive their information from the HUGO department.
Please review the complete Student Instructions for Commencement prior to Commencement day. Below are a few highlights.
Please arrive 30 minutes before ceremony!
Dress
- Please unpack and hang up or iron your graduation gowns before the ceremony.
- Honor cords, stoles, and medallions given by University-recognized groups may be worn. Honor cords (if earned) will be distributed by the Registrar’s office at the registration desk when you check-in. Doctoral and Master's degrees wear tassels on the left front.
- The commencement ceremony is formal.
- Women should wear dark pants or skirts and dark shoes.
- Men should wear a light shirt and tie, dark trousers and dark shoes.
- No flip-flops or tennis shoes please.
Additional Information
- Please silence cell phones.
Senior Sendoff Schedule
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Bruch buffet in the upper-level Huntington Union Building (HUB): $10 per person (graduates eat free)
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Forester Blend and Bookstore open
- 12:30 p.m. – Senior Class Photo at the front of the HUB
Senior Survey Information
Graduating seniors, we want to stay in touch! You must take an exit survey before picking up your caps, gowns, and gifts. Please select the appropriate survey below:
Alumni Brick Information
You can leave a lasting legacy with a Alumni Brick Plaza in front of Becker Hall by transferring your student deposit that you paid when you came to HU to the Alumni Plaza project account to purchase your engraved brick. You will be investing in future Huntington University students since part of that deposit goes toward student scholarships from the Forester Fund!
Arizona Spring Commencement
Date: Friday, May 8 2026
Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: New Life Community Church
Livestream: Can’t make it in person to the ceremony?
No problem - we are livestreaming the event!
Tickets
No tickets are necessary. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Location
- The commencement will be held at New Life Community Church.
(8155 W. Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381)
Questions?
- Please call (480) 939-5074 or email.
Arrival Time: All graduates should arrive at 4:00 p.m. Please be sure to bring your full regalia with you (cap, gown, and tassel).
Pre-Ceremony Instructions: Graduates should plan to arrive at 4:00 p.m. for the following:
Headshots and graduation photos
Practice walk-through of the ceremony
Time to get settled before guests arrive
Water bottles and a light meal will be provided for graduates prior to the ceremony.
Dress & Regalia:
Please unpack and hang or steam your graduation gown in advance of the ceremony.
Students are encouraged to wear lightweight materials under their regalia due to the heat.
Honor cords (if earned) will be distributed prior to the ceremony during graduate check-in.
The commencement ceremony is formal.
Post-Ceremony Photos: Following the ceremony, family and friend photos will be available (free of charge) on the back patio with our photographer.
If you have any questions, please contact the HUAZ Office at (480) 939-5074 or email.