Commencement Ceremony Details: 

Siena Heights University will celebrate its graduate, SHU Global, and undergraduate programs at Commencement. The ceremony will be held Saturday May 9, 2026 at 2 pm on Siena Heights University’s campus in Adrian, Michigan. It is an outdoor event, hosted in an amphitheater in the center of campus. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to the Fieldhouse. 

• Link to registration form: available mid-February 
• Link to event program: available early May 
• Link to event livestream: available early May 

Eligibility: 

1. Students who graduated in August and December 2025, and those anticipating graduation in May 2026 are eligible for this commencement ceremony. If you have questions on your status, please reach out to your academic advisor.
2. Students must have a balance under $2,000 participate in the commencement ceremony. If you need to set up a payment plan or have questions, please reach out to student financial services.  

Event Day Timeline 

More details for May 9th events will be posted mid-April. 

9:00-10:00am – Baccalaureate Mass 

10:30-11:30am – Kente Ceremony 

11:00am-1:00pm Graduation Reception

12:00pm - Graduate check-in opens, tables stationed in PAC Lobby 

1:00pm – Seating area opens for the 2:00pm ceremony 

1:30pm - Graduates must be in line inside PAC lobby 

1:50pm – Procession begins 

2:00pm – Commencement Ceremony (5pm approx. end time)