What is the date of the Fall Commencement, time, and location?
December 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex.
Do my family and/or friends need tickets to attend the Commencement ceremony?
No. Tickets are not needed for this event.
When can I pick up my cap and gown?
Keep watch on the Alcorn Commencement webpage for updated announcements of dates for cap and gown issuance.
Do I return my cap and gown?
Students do not return your cap and gown. You purchased it so it is yours to keep.
How soon after Commencement will I receive my degree?
Diplomas will be mailed within four to six weeks to the address provided on the graduate’s application for degree.