Commencement

Commencement at Stephens College is more than a ceremony—it’s a tradition that honors hard work, dedication, and the bright future ahead. Join us as we celebrate our graduates!

We celebrate the achievements of our graduates two times a year with December and May commencement ceremonies.

May 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Our May 2026 Graduate Commencement Ceremony will be held Friday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Kimball Ballroom inside Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens College campus.

This ceremony will include recipients of Graduate Degrees.

Undergraduate Degrees Ceremony

Our May 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Missouri Theatre (203 S. 9^th Street, Columbia, Missouri).

Graduating Students: There will be a mandatory undergraduate commencement rehearsal held at the Missouri Theatre on Friday, May 8^th at 11 a.m.

Questions regarding Commencement? Please contact our Commencement Coordinator, Mackenzie Petty, at (573) 876-7210 or mallen@stephens.edu.

Previous Ceremonies

Looking for a different commencement ceremony? Find all past live-streamed events on our YouTube channel, @StephensCollege.