Commencement Exercises
Class of 2026 Commencement
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026
Providence College’s one hundred and eighth Commencement exercise will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Graduate programs and the School of Continuing Education Commencement exercises will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Peterson Recreation Center.
Post Graduation Survey
Before attending Cap & Gown Day, please take a moment to update your information with the Chirico Career Center. We’ll ask for a few quick details, including updated contact information for alumni relations, your post-graduation plans, and any internships or career-building experiences you completed during your time at PC. If your information is already up to date, you won’t be prompted again when you log in. Completing this step now will help make your Cap & Gown Day experience quick and seamless. Plus, seniors who complete the process by midnight on April 14 will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad or Beats headphones.
First Day/Last Day Photos of Seniors
Calling all families of students in the Class of 2026! Here’s an excuse to stroll down memory lane.
Please encourage seniors to submit photos from a first day of school (i.e. preschool/kindergarten or Move-In Day/first day at Providence College) and a photo of themselves on their last day at PC.
We will compile these before-and-after photos into a video that we share before Commencement Exercises begin as well as on social media.
GradImages Registration
GradImages® is proud to support one of the biggest moments in a graduate’s life: walking across the stage and into the next chapter. With over 40 years of experience, we understand the importance of this moment and the desire to preserve these memories for a lifetime. Finding your graduate’s photos after the ceremony is easy. Visit www.GradImages.com to view and purchase custom photo products like prints, plaques, specialty gifts, and more.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your photos, please contact the GradImages Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576 or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. We have a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need.
Celebrating the Class of 2026
Commencement Speaker & Honorary Degree Recipients
Questions? Call 401.865.2344 or email colevents@providence.edu.
Business hours for the Office of College Event Management and Planning are
Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
