2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Following the University Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15th, the BME ceremony, and all Hajim School of Engineering graduation ceremonies, will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 

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

A group of seniors sitting at a table raise their glasses to toast.

You’re Invited!

Biomedical Engineering Reception

Immediately following the BME graduation ceremony, students and their guests, along with faculty and staff, are invited to BME reception for refreshments in the lower level of the Interfaith Chapel from 2-3PM. BME Senior Design and CMTI design project posters will also be on display throughout the afternoon on the 2nd floor of Goergen Hall. 

Photos & LiveStream

There will be a professional photographer taking photos at the Biomedical Engineering Graduation Ceremony, and those photos will be shared after the event. Livestreams of events will also be available during Commencement Weekend. Stay tuned for details! 

BME Graduates

Please Stay Connected!

As you step into this exciting next chapter, we want to help you stay connected with the incredible BME community you’ve been a part of. Your University of Rochester email will eventually expire, so now is the perfect time to update your contact information and join the BME alumni mailing list.