Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Celebrating the Class of 2026
Commencement is scheduled for Sunday, May 17.
The University of Connecticut School of Law will hold its 103rd commencement on May 17, 2026. The procession will begin at 10 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is expected to last two hours.
Updates
Reserve Your Cap and Gown by March 20.
Oak Hall, the vendor for regalia, is now accepting orders.
Questions? Please contact Oak Hall Web at 540-387-0000 or webdept@oakhalli.com, or the UConn Hartford Barnes & Noble at 860-733-6510 or sm8208@bncollege.com
More Information
Academic Regalia
- Mortarboards or tams are worn during the processional and recessional. Men remove mortarboards or tams for the singing of the national anthem.
- Tassels are placed to the left.
- Hoods are worn as follows:
- Place hood over head with velvet and colors facing outward.
- Button front cord to blouse or shirt
- Fasten cord across back to keep hood secure.
- Pull colors of hood lining outward from inside center so that they project to the outside and are more prominent.
Accessible Seating and Parking
If you need to request accessible seating and/or parking for friends and/or family who will be attending the ceremony, please fill out the Accessible Seating and Parking Form by Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Alumni Hooding
If you would like to be hooded by a family member who is a graduate of UConn Law, please fill out the Alumni Hooding Form.
Announcements
Personal announcements and invitations are not distributed by the University to the graduating students. They may be purchased at the following website: Balfour - University of Connecticut.
Ceremony
The University of Connecticut School of Law will hold its commencement ceremony on the law school campus on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The line-up will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the procession will begin at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will last approximately two hours.
You must wear your full academic attire for commencement (cap, tassel, gown, and hood).
Commencement Program
The University produces a fully electronic Commencement Program (book). The link to view the Commencement Program will be posted on this page when available.
Livestream
You can watch the live stream of the 2026 ceremony online.
Parking
Parking will be available in the school lots as well as neighboring lots (MacKenzie Hall, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, CT Historical Society). Please follow posted signage as you approach our campus.
Photography
Flash Photography is the official photographer for the University’s Commencement ceremonies. Proofs will be sent to the email address provided on the Name Reader cards distributed at the ceremonies shortly after graduation. Pictures can be ordered online or by phone. Flash Photography can be contacted via email or telephone.
Members of the audience using handheld cameras are asked to remain in their seats and keep the aisles clear.
Seating
Tickets are not required for the ceremony. Seating is not reserved and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guest seating will open at 9:00 a.m. There are over 1,000 seats available and will be more than enough for everyone.