TALLAHASSEE, FL — Tallahassee is preparing to celebrate the Class of 2026 as Tallahassee State College, Florida A&M University, and Florida State University host their spring commencement ceremonies.
The ceremonies will begin Thursday, April 30th, and continue through Saturday, May 2nd.
Tallahassee State College:
The ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 30th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
Graduates may invite an unlimited number of family and friends, and tickets are not required. The Civic Center charges $10 per vehicle for parking.
Guests must adhere to a clear bag policy, meaning only clear purses or tote bags are permitted. Airhorns and cowbells are strictly prohibited.
Florida State University:
FSU will host multiple ceremonies for its graduates on Friday and Saturday at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The 9:00 a.m. ceremony on Friday is dedicated to all doctoral students who wish to attend and will include faculty hooding. All other ceremonies are for bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist degree candidates.
Friday, May 1st:
9:00 a.m. ceremony (Doctoral Degrees)
College of Applied StudiesCollege of MedicineFAMU-FSU College of EngineeringCollege of Fine ArtsCollege of Communication & InformationCollege of Social Sciences & Public PolicyCollege of NursingHerbert Wertheim College of BusinessCollege of Criminology & Criminal JusticeCollege of Social WorkCollege of MusicAnne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, & Human SciencesCollege of Arts & Sciences
2:00 p.m. ceremony
FAMU-FSU College of EngineeringCollege of NursingAnne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences
7:00 p.m. ceremony
College of Arts & Sciences
Saturday, May 2nd:
9:00 a.m. ceremony
Dedman College of HospitalityJim Moran College of EntrepreneurshipCollege of Applied StudiesCollege of MedicineCollege of Motion Picture ArtsCollege of Fine ArtsCollege of Communication & InformationCollege of Social Work
2:00 p.m. ceremony
Herbert Wertheim College of Business
7:00 p.m. ceremony
College of Social Sciences & Public PolicyCollege of Criminology & Criminal JusticeCollege of Music
Florida A&M University:
Ceremonies will be held on Friday and Saturday at Alfred Lawson Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.
Friday, May 1st, at 4:00 p.m.
College of EducationCollege of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesInstitute of Public HealthSchool of Allied Health SciencesSchool of the Environment
Saturday, May 2nd:
9:00 a.m. ceremony:
College of Agriculture and Food SciencesCollege of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities (Military Commissioning)School of Architecture and Engineering Technology
2:00 p.m. ceremony:
College of LawCollege of Science and TechnologySchool of Business and IndustrySchool of Journalism & Graphic CommunicationSchool of NursingFAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Congratulations to all the 2026 graduates!
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