Commencement
Commencement 2026
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Commencement at Holy Family University is a time filled with joy, anticipation, laughter and lots of hope.
- Joy - in the successful completion of years of hard work, long nights, even longer papers and lots and lots of studying
- Anticipation - of the next chapter; the new beginning that you’ve been preparing for over these years at HFU
- Laughter - filled with happiness; family and friends; classmates and professors and staff and relief
- Lots of Hope - in a future well prepared for as a professional and an alumnus of Holy Family University
The Administration Faculty and Staff have been honored to accompany all our graduates on their journeys to Commencement. We celebrate your accomplishment alongside you and your families and friends. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime as members of the Class of 2026!
See you on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at our Newtown East campus: One Campus Drive, Newtown, PA 18940.
Commencement Event Schedule
Graduate Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. | Newtown East Campus
This ceremony is typically 1 1/2 hours in length.
Undergraduate Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. | Newtown East Campus
This ceremony is typically 2 hours in length.
Graduate Information
Cap and Gown
Commencement is an academic ceremony, and as such, academic regalia is required to participate in the ceremony.
Academic Attire Pick-Up
If you missed the initial dates, attire will be available at the Bookstore during regular business hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Special Extended Hours
The Bookstore will offer extended hours on Thursday, May 14, until 6:00 p.m. to accommodate pick-ups prior to the Baccalaureate Mass.
Tassel
Tassel, our graduation hub, is your all-in-one platform for managing the entire graduation lifecycle from guest ticketing, name announcement and student line-up. Please check your email for instructions on registering for your Commencement ceremony.
Please contact the IT Help Desk for assistance accessing your Holy Family email or resetting your password.
Questions concerning the ceremony can be directed to commencement@holyfamily.edu.
Commencement 2026 in the News
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