{"id":61353,"date":"2026-04-23T11:23:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=61353"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:23:51","slug":"a-2026-visitors-guide-to-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2026\/a-2026-visitors-guide-to-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"A 2026 visitor\u2019s guide to graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>What to know if you\u2019re attending EMU\u2019s commencement events<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commencement is fast approaching, bringing a full weekend of events and ceremonies honoring this year\u2019s graduating class. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions to help guide you through the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>When is Commencement and where will it be held?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eastern Mennonite University\u2019s 108th annual Commencement ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Yoder Arena. <em>View the map below<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21163305\/EMU-2026-04-21T163250.261-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21163305\/EMU-2026-04-21T163250.261-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21163305\/EMU-2026-04-21T163250.261-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21163305\/EMU-2026-04-21T163250.261-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21163305\/EMU-2026-04-21T163250.261.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How long will it last?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony lasts about two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Will the ceremony be livestreamed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A live video feed of the Commencement ceremony will be available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/easternmennoniteuniv\">EMU\u2019s YouTube page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Where should I park?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">campus map<\/a>&nbsp;for parking information. The south portion of the University Commons parking lot will be reserved for handicapped and mobility-restricted parking. Guests may notify a parking attendant if assistance is needed in getting from the parking area to the commencement seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21165527\/EMU-2026-04-21T165502.987-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21165527\/EMU-2026-04-21T165502.987-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21165527\/EMU-2026-04-21T165502.987-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21165527\/EMU-2026-04-21T165502.987-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/21165527\/EMU-2026-04-21T165502.987.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Where should I sit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seating is first come, first served and opens at 11 a.m. on Sunday. A remote viewing location will be available in University Commons Room 177.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How many students will be graduating?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EMU will award\u00a0<strong>313\u00a0<\/strong>degrees at Commencement. The total includes\u00a0<strong>171\u00a0<\/strong>undergraduate degrees,\u00a0<strong>129\u00a0<\/strong>graduate degrees,\u00a0<strong>10\u00a0<\/strong>Eastern Mennonite Seminary degrees, and <strong>three<\/strong> doctoral degrees, as of April 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Who will deliver the commencement address?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Angela J. Lederach<\/strong>, an anthropologist and assistant professor of peace and justice studies at Chapman University, will deliver the address. <em>Learn more about her below<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-emu-news wp-block-embed-emu-news\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xhvD0NF4hx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2026\/anthropologist-and-peace-studies-scholar-practitioner-dr-angela-j-lederach-to-deliver-emus-2026-commencement-address\/\">Anthropologist and peacebuilder Dr. Angela J. Lederach to deliver EMU\u2019s 2026 Commencement address<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Anthropologist and peacebuilder Dr. Angela J. 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Is there a limit to how many guests can attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commencement is free to attend, with no ticket required and no limit on the number of guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What other events can I attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ten graduating seniors will be honored as&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2026\/emu-announces-2026-cords-of-distinction-honorees\/\">2026 Cords of Distinction<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>recipients in a special ceremony on Friday, April 24, at 10:10 a.m. in Martin Chapel. EMU will host its fifth annual&nbsp;<strong>Lavender Graduation<\/strong>&nbsp;on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in University Commons Room 177 (Old Common Grounds) to honor LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni. EMU\u2019s 11th annual&nbsp;<strong>Donning of the Kente<\/strong>&nbsp;ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 3 p.m. in the MainStage Theater to recognize graduating students of color and international students. On Sunday, May 3, after Commencement, the&nbsp;<strong>Center for Justice and Peacebuilding<\/strong>&nbsp;will host a graduation celebration at 4 p.m. in Martin Chapel.&nbsp;<em>All events are listed online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/commencement\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>When is Graduate Celebration and Sending?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduate Celebration and Sending<\/strong>\u00a0will take place on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. <strong>Dr. Tara L. S. Kishbaugh<\/strong>, dean of faculty and student success, is the featured speaker for this year\u2019s event, which is for all graduating students. The event will include performances of music and poetry from students, as well as the presentation of the class gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Will the dining halls be open?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the dining hall schedule for commencement weekend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continental breakfast: 8:15-9 a.m.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner: 5-6 p.m.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continental breakfast: 8:15-9 a.m.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What are some other places to eat and things to do in Harrisonburg?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitharrisonburgva.com\/graduation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this guide<\/a>&nbsp;to celebrating graduation weekend in Harrisonburg from the city\u2019s tourism office, packed with recommendations for dining, graduation gifts, and things to do while you\u2019re in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>When will the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, campus hold its graduation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EMU at Lancaster will hold its <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/lancaster\/commencement\/\">commencement ceremony<\/a> on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Forest Hills Mennonite Church in Leola, Pennsylvania. Lancaster Mayor Jaime Arroyo will deliver the address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Where can I find more information?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/commencement\"><strong>emu.edu\/commencement<\/strong><\/a> or email questions to <strong>commencement@emu.edu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to know if you\u2019re attending EMU\u2019s commencement events Commencement is fast approaching, bringing a full weekend of events and ceremonies honoring this year\u2019s graduating class. 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