Commencement

May 3, 2026

Congratulations to all the graduates of Chatham University! Thank you for celebrating with us this May, and we wish you the best in all your future endeavors.

Three Chatham University graduates in gowns and caps pose for a photo

Spring 2026 Commencement

Spring 2026 Commencement took place on Sunday, May 3, at 4:00 p.m. at Highmark Stadium. The Commencement ceremony was livestreamed; a recording is available here.

Photo of Chatham University graduates at the Lavender Graduation ceremony, wearing matching purple stoles with rainbow

Download Ceremony Photos

Visit Chatham's Spring 2026 Commencement album, where you can download professional photos from the ceremony. To download, click on the photo(s) and then the download button at the top of the page. Photos will be available for download until midnight on Sunday, June 14.

Three Chatham University graduates in robes pose for a photo

Order Your Regalia

Order your graduation regalia through our Herff Jones website. The deadline to order for free campus pick-up at the post office was March 13th. For orders shipped to your home, they must be placed by April 5th (a $13.75 fee applies). For any questions about regalia pick-up, please email postoffice@chatham.edu.

Chatham University student in graduation garb poses for a photo with family

Celebrate Your Accomplishment

You can order your graduation announcements and other Commencement celebration items through Herff Jones. Additional Chatham gear can be purchased through the Campus Bookstore.