Graduation Information
Following the University Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15th, the Biomedical Engineering graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
2026 Commencement Ceremonies
University-Wide Commencement Ceremony
Who: All graduates, all degrees, all schools
When: Friday, May 15, 2026, 8:45 a.m.
Where: Fauver Stadium at the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex, River Campus
Doctoral Graduation Ceremony
Who: Just doctoral graduates
When: Friday, May 15, 2026, 2 p.m.
Where: Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus
Biomedical Engineering Department Graduation Ceremony
Who: All BME BS, MS, and PhD graduates
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Sanctuary, Interfaith Chapel
(details below)
Congratulations Class of 2026!
Biomedical Engineering Ceremony & Reception
The Department of Biomedical Engineering Graduation ceremony was on Saturday, May 16th, at 1 PM in the Interfaith Chapel, and celebrated BME BS, MS, and PhD graduates.
Immediately following the BME graduation ceremony there was a reception with refreshments in the lower level of the Interfaith Chapel. BME Senior Design and CMTI design project posters were also on display throughout the morning before the ceremony on the 2nd floor of Goergen Hall.
📸 Photos
- Professional BME Photo Gallery
Photos from Keith Bullis, Photography by Keith
Note that you can download images free of charge:- Find the image you want and click on the thumbnail to make it larger on the right side of your screen.
- Click on the “down arrow” icon at the lower right of that larger image.
- Save the file to your computer.
- Miscellaneous BME Photos
Here are a few moments from the BME celebration captured by Deb Contestabile, URBME Marketing Manager.
If you have any photos you'd like to share, please feel free to send them to Deb Contestabile. We’d be happy to include them, with credits, in the shared gallery. - Sharing on social media?
We'd love to celebrate with you and share your moments on our page!
Please be sure to tag us! @uofrbme, and use hashtags: #URochester2026 #URochesterBME
Recorded BME Ceremony
Videos of the livestreams taken during the ceremony will also be shared once available.
Videos of the livestreams taken during the ceremony will also be shared once available.
Questions?
For general commencement questions please visit the University Commencement website or contact the University.
For specific biomedical engineering questions, contact our department.