Commencement – Alcorn State University Commencement Site

Congratulations to our Fall 2026 Graduates!

CONGRATULATIONS on being a Fall 2026 prospective graduate of Alcorn State University! The Fall Commencement Exercises will take place on Thursday, December 10, 2026 in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex.

The University will continue to enforce safety protocols to protect the health and well-being of our campus community.

If your future plans include graduate school, please consider applying to one of the exciting graduate programs at Alcorn State University.

This page will serve as your primary source of information for commencement updates.

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
Application for Degree		Undergraduate Application for Degree Graduate Application for Degree
Cap & Gown Pick-up	Tuesday, December 8th from 12:00 noon-3:00pm	E. E. Simmons Gymnasium
Commencement Rehearsal	Wednesday, December 9, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.	Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex
Cap & Gown	Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Immediately following rehearsal until 3:00 p.m.	E.E. Simmons Gymnasium
Commencement Day	Thursday, December 10, 2026 9:00am (procession begins at 8:45 a.m.)	Davey L. Whitney HPER

About The
Commencement Exercise

Commencement is an exciting and memorable occasion for all of our graduates, but also a dignified and solemn one. Leaving before the ceremony has ended is disruptive and disrespectful to others. Graduates and their guests are expected to remain for the entire ceremony The last graduate to cross the stage should expect to receive the same honor as the first, so please show consideration for all graduates by remaining seated until the conclusion of the ceremony…Read More

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