Commencement

Location Update: Commencement moved to the Stroh Center

Bowling Green State University has continuously monitored the weather as we approach Commencement exercises this weekend. Due to the current forecast by the National Weather Service, along with the potential for inclement weather to negatively impact the graduate experience, our summer Commencement ceremonies have been moved indoors to the Stroh Center.

BGSU to host summer Commencement at the Stroh Center

The 316th Commencement exercises to be held Aug. 7-8 celebrating the class of 2026

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Summer 2026 Ceremonies

BGSU will host Commencement ceremonies this August on the Bowling Green campus. Learn more by exploring our Ceremony Information page.

Doctoral Hooding and Graduate College Ceremony

Friday, Aug. 7
6:30 p.m.

Stroh Center

Doctoral and master's degree candidates

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Undergraduate Ceremony

Saturday, Aug. 8
9 a.m.

Stroh Center

Bachelor’s and associate degree candidates

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