Spring 2026 Graduation
PhD Commencement
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (10 am)
Masters Commencement for All Programs
Saturday, May 9, 2026 (10 am)
Undergraduate Commencement
(On-Campus & Online Students Welcome)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 (1:30 pm)
In-person Commencement Ceremonies
PhD Students
Prescott College is pleased to invite all PhD candidates completing their programs in August and December 2025 and May and August 2026 classes to an in-person commencement ceremony. This ceremony will be held on May 2, 2026 at 10:00 am AZ time (PST)
All graduates are invited with their guests to attend a celebration immediately following the ceremony. Refreshments will be served.
Location: TBD on Prescott College Campus
PhD Candidates that plan to attend in person will need to be at the Prescott College library at 8:30 am AZ time (PST). Candidates who choose to attend this ceremony will be given time to address their friends and family and speak on their dissertation subject. We encourage candidates to spend time thinking about what they would like to say before they arrive. We will have light breakfast fare during checking as well as lunch and photos afterwards.
Doors will open to friends and family at 9:00 am AZ time (PST)
Masters Students
Prescott College is pleased to invite all Masters graduates completing their programs in August and December 2025 and May and August 2026 classes to an in-person commencement ceremony. This ceremony will be held on May 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM AZ time (PST).
All graduates are invited with their guests to attend a celebration immediately following the ceremony. Refreshments will be served.
Location: Outdoors, on the Quad outside of Manzanita
Graduates that plan to attend in person will need to plan to be at the Prescott College Library at 9:00 AM AZ time (PST). Students who choose to attend this ceremony will be given time to address their friends and family. We encourage students to spend time thinking about what they would like to say before they arrive. We will have light breakfast fare during check-in.
Doors will open to friends and family at 9:30 AM AZ time (PST).
Undergraduate Students
Prescott College is pleased to invite all Undergraduate graduates completing their programs in August and December 2025 and May and August 2026 classes to an in-person commencement ceremony. This ceremony will be held on May 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM AZ time (PST).
All graduates are invited with their guests to attend a celebration immediately after the ceremony. Refreshments will be served.
Location: Outdoors, on the Quad outside of Manzanita
Graduates that plan to attend in person will need to plan to be at the Prescott College Library at 12:30 PM AZ time (PST). Students who choose to attend this ceremony will be given time to address their friends and family. We encourage students to spend time thinking about what they would like to say before they arrive.
Doors will open to friends and family at 1:00 PM AZ time (PST).
Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Prescott College is pleased to invite all graduates completing their programs in August and December 2025 and May and August 2026 classes to a virtual commencement ceremony. This ceremony will be held on May 9th, 2026 at 8:00 AM AZ time (PST). Graduates will receive information in their email from Stageclip regarding the virtual graduation ceremony and their participation.
Regalia
Academic Regalia - For Undergraduates
Academic Regalia - For Masters
Academic Regalia - For PhDs
Regalia is not required but it is encouraged for Masters and PhD students. Masters and PhD students will be hooded during the in-person ceremony by faculty members.
Program Hood Color
Environmental Studies - Gold
Resilient and Sustainable Communities - Gold
Interdisciplinary Studies - White
Outdoor Education Leadership - Light Blue
Social Justice and Community Organizing - Citron
Counseling - Gold
Sustainable Food Systems - Gold
Social Environmental Arts - Brown
Sustainability Education - Dark Blue
Education - Light Blue
Critical Psychology - Gold
Sustainability Leadership - Drab
Parking and Lodging
There is parking at and around the college. If you require accommodation, accessible parking, or have any mobility issues please contact alison.zych@prescott.edu.
May 2nd & May 9th
- Students and Guests with mobility concerns use parking Lots 1 & 2
- 10 AM ceremony Students and Guests use parking lots 3, 4, 5, and Street parking
- 1:30 PM ceremony Students and Guests use parking lots 5, 6, and street parking
- Employees- use parking lot 8 and street parking [Shuttle]
COVID Protocols for Visiting Campus:
In preparation for the many events taking place during Graduation Weekend, we want to reach out and let folks know the protocols regarding COVID for our non-resident populations.
For individuals visiting campus to participate in the Graduation events and festivities, we will not be collecting proof of vaccination. We want to remind you that as always:
- Masks are optional indoors and outdoors on campus property
- We ask that you stay home, get tested, and follow guidance from medical professionals should you feel unwell and/or experience symptoms associated with COVID-19.