Ceremonies and Events
Main Ceremonies
Spring Commencement: Ceremony A
- May 8, 2026 (Time: 7 p.m.)
- Metzger Lawn
- Rosemead School of Psychology
- School of Fine Arts and Communication
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Science, Technology and Health
Spring Commencement: Ceremony B
- May 9, 2026 (Time: 7 p.m.)
- Metzger Lawn
Crowell School of Business - School of Education
- Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
- Talbot School of Theology
Mandatory Rehearsal
- May 8 and May 9 – separate for Ceremony A and B (Time: 5 p.m.)
- Chase Gymnasium
Biola regalia (cap & gown) required.
Undergrad Baccalaureate Service (Non-Ticketed)
- May 7, 2026 (Time: 7 p.m.)
- Ethel Lee Auditorium
Business Casual Attire (regalia not required)
Regalia Information
For information regarding your regalia, please see biola.edu/commencement/graduates/regalia.
Special Celebrations and Receptions
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University-Wide Special Events
Join us for our Baccalaureate and a graduation fair open to all of our graduating students and their guests. Please see the event details for additional information regarding RSVPs.
Graduation Fair
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Metzger Lawn
The Office of Alumni Engagement is hosting a Graduation Fair for all Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates (undergraduates, graduates and fully online students).
The fair includes an opportunity to learn about your alumni benefits as well as get some last-minute tasks done (like picking up regalia and setting up your personal email). We can't wait to celebrate with you!
For more information, email alumni@biola.edu.
Undergraduate Baccalaureate Service
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Ethel Lee Auditorium
This is a non-ticketed event
Baccalaureate is a worship service that usually goes 1.5 hrs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. It is recognized as family time, our last time together as a complete undergraduate community where we pause, reflect and rejoice in what God has done among us.
Each graduate will have the opportunity to ring the Biola Bell as a testimony of God's faithfulness. Families and guests are invited. Graduates are welcome to sit with friends or guests. Seating is not assigned and caps and gowns are not worn. This is a non-ticketed event open to friends and family.
Honors Ceremonies
Torrey Honors College and Epsilon Kappa Epsilon will hold special ceremonies in addition to our main ceremonies.
Torrey Honors College Commencement Ceremony
The Torrey Honors College at Biola University celebrates the Class of 2026 as they are received as perpetual members.
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Ceremony
May 9, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Ethel Lee Audiorium
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Reception
May 9, 2026 | 12 p.m.
Sutherland Courtyard
Epsilon Kappa Epsilon (EKE) Honors Ceremony and Reception
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Reception
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School Receptions
Join our schools and academic departments as they celebrate their graduates. Events vary from hooding ceremonies for doctorate and masters graduates to receptions with our esteemed faculty. Contact the sponsoring department for additional information.
School of Science, Technology and Health
Physics and Engineering Department Reception
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Communication Science and Disorders Department Reception
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Master of Science – Speech Language Pathology Hooding Ceremony
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Master of Public Health Hooding Ceremony
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Kinesiology and Public Health: Reception
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Math and Computer Science Department Reception
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Nursing Pinning Ceremony and Reception
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Rosemead School of Psychology
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Undergrad Psych Major Reception – Farewell Brunch
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Doctoral and Master's Hooding Ceremony
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Doctoral and Master's Celebration Reception
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Crowell School of Business
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MBA, MM, MALI Hooding Dinner
April 30, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Andrew's Banquet Room
Graduates will receive an email from their academic advisor. Contact Hannah Drewry at hannah.drewry@biola.edu.
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
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Snyder Cinema and Media Arts Graduation Reception
May 9, 2026 | 9:30 p.m.
Dorothy English Lawn
The reception is for grads and families. Contact Sena Shin at sena.shin@biola.edu.
School of Education
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Master's Banquet
May 6, 2026 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Kim Dining Room
Graduates from our MAT or MAED programs will receive an email with an attachment detailing all the information regarding the SOE Masters Banquet in early March. Graduates need to bring their cap and gown to the banquet. There will be a place designated for them to hang their regalia. RSVP by April 10, 2026. Please contact kay.henry@biola.edu with any questions regarding the banquet. -
Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Banquet
April 29, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Kim Dining Room
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School of Education Reception
May 9, 2026 | 8:30–9:30 p.m.
Buss Sutherland Courtyard
All SOE students are invited to join us for a quick reception immediately following the Spring 2026 Commencement in the Sutherland Courtyard from 8:30–9 p.m., for a chance to take more pictures with your classmates and professors. Plus, we will have a small snack for you and your guests. Congratulations!
School of Fine Arts and Communication
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Art Department Reception
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Division of Communication Celebration
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Conservatory of Music Reception
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School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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English Department Reception
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Political Science Department Graduation Reception
May 8, 2026 | 4 p.m.
Emerson Hall, Back Patio
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History Department Graduation Reception
May 8, 2026 | 4 p.m.
Emerson Hall
The banquet is for grads and families. Business attire is required. A Google form invite will be sent to the graduating student. Honor cords will be given. Contact Monica Duenes at monica.duenes@biola.edu. -
Philosophy Department Reception
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Sociology Department Reception
May 8, 2026 | 4 p.m.
Mosaic Cultural Center
The banquet is for grads and families. Business attire is required. . Honor cords will be given. Contact Myrna Paige at myrna.paige@biola.edu.
Talbot School of Theology
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Talbot Baccalaureate Ceremony Hooding
May 7, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Ethel Lee Auditorium
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Biblical and Theological Studies Graduation Commissioning Ceremony
May 9, 2026 | 12 p.m.
Andrews Banquet Room
The banquet is for grads and families. Semi-formal attire is required. Please RSVP through the form link sent by the department. Contact Lena You at lena.you@biola.edu. -
Doctoral Graduation Reception
May 9, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Kim Dining Room
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Talbot A.S. Graduation Reception
May 9, 2026 | 9:30 p.m.
Meyers Lawn
The banquet is for grads and families. No RSVP through required. Graduation attire welcome. Contact talbot.as.president@biola.edu.