Commencement Information | Drew University

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Regalia

Regalia is ordered after the completion of your application to graduate with the Registrar’s Office.

Dates, times, and location for the Class of 2026 graduates to pick up their regalia and guest tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.

Parking

Parking logistics for Commencement 2026 will be shared in the coming weeks.
Handicap parking will be available on-site at Drew; all guests are asked to display an appropriate tag or permit.

Guest Reminders

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, the following are not permitted within the event space:

Any animals that are not registered service animals
Large bags or backpacks
Laser pointers
Fireworks
Signs, balloons, and umbrellas (obstructs fellow guests’ view)
Alcohol
Cans
Weapons of any kind

Please note that Drew is a smoke-free campus.

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We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 at Commencement!

Drew University will return to the long-running tradition of a singular commencement ceremony, uniting the entire Drew community and the Class of 2026 from the Drew Theological School, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and College of Liberal Arts.

Commencement 2026 will take place Friday, May 15, at 1 p.m. on Mead Hall Lawn.

Please check back for additional information as it becomes available throughout the spring semester. Questions or concerns? Reach out to our team at [email protected].

Guest Tickets

Each graduate is allocated 5 guest tickets for Mead Hall Lawn.

We know that some graduates will not need their allocation of tickets and others may be wanting additional tickets. Graduates have the opportunity to request up to 2 additional tickets and if space allows we will release tickets to those requested through a lottery system later this spring.

Graduates can update their ticket needs on the Guest Ticket Form until April 15.

Class of 2026 Senior Portraits

Monday, February 2 – Thursday, February 5, 2026
Ehinger Center, Room 109 | Registration required

To register, students should follow the instructions in the email sent from Lors Photography on October 13, 2025 or contact our photographer directly at Lors Photography at 908.964.8200 or Lorsstudio.com.

Class Rings & Stoles

The class ring representative, Harrington Bayas, will be on campus on Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the EC.

Check out class rings, diploma frames, and a new line of customizable stoles, along with our line of international stoles. A 20% off coupon for the Drew Bookstore will be available for all members of the Class of 2026, as well as a chance to win a basket of Drew gear!

Class of 2025 Graduate Lists, Photos, and Awards

Check out the list of graduates, photos, awards, honors societies, dissertations, and more.

commencement photos

graduate names, awards, and honors

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This Week’s Commencement Events: Senior Portraits, Class Rings, & More

Jan 30, 2026

CLA Senior Portraits Senior portraits will be held Monday, February 2, through Thursday, February 5, in EC 109. Registration is required. To register, please contact our photographer directly at Lors Photography at 908.964.8200 or Lorsstudio.com. Class Rings &...