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We can't wait to celebrate you at the College's 98th Commencement this May. Stay tuned to this site throughout the spring semester for all the latest information on the big day!

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Sarah Lawrence College held its 98th Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, under a tent on the South Lawn in the shadow of Westlands. A joyful crowd of parents, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the Class of 2026’s bachelor's candidates and master's students. Emmy-winning showrunner, director, and novelist Noah Hawley '89 delivered the keynote address, and New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins was awarded an honorary degree.

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As part of its 98th Commencement exercises, Sarah Lawrence College held a Graduate Hooding ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in the Barbara Walters Campus Center to celebrate the master's class of 2026.

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Commencement

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

We can't wait to celebrate you at the College's 98th Commencement this May. Stay tuned to this site throughout the spring semester for all the latest information on the big day!

Commencement Ceremony

Sarah Lawrence College will confer degrees for the undergraduate and graduate classes of 2026 in a ceremony on Friday, May 8 under a tent (rain or shine) on Westlands South Lawn. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. A celebratory reception on the North Lawn will follow the ceremony, and all guests are invited.

A Graduate Hooding Ceremony will be held for our Master’s candidates on Thursday, May 7 at the Barbara Walters Campus Center. The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. Graduate students will receive a total of four tickets to the ceremony. 

Commencement Ticketing and Seating

Seating at the Commencement ceremony is very limited, therefore it is an event that requires tickets for guests. Each graduate will receive a total of four tickets (two for admission under the Westlands Lawn Tent and two for admission to the watch party location in the Barbara Walters Campus Center). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for ticket holders and begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 8. Students will be notified when tickets are available for pick up on campus. Please hold on to your tickets, as they cannot be replaced if lost.

Seating Accommodations

Sarah Lawrence College is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive event for students and their loved ones. Access considerations are an important part of the planning process. If you anticipate needing accommodations for a ticketed guest, please contact SLC Events at events@sarahlawrence.edu by Friday, April 24. In your request, please include the graduate's name, the guest’s name, and what type of seating or service your guest is requesting. 

Parking on Campus

Parking lots will open at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, May 8. Guests may park in any Sarah Lawrence parking lot as directed by Campus Safety. Please note that parking on any side street or Kimball Avenue may result in a ticket from the City of Yonkers. SLC Campus Safety officers will be directing traffic on campus and will let guests know when lots are full. Once all lots are full, there will be a designated overflow parking area at the Cross County Mall with shuttle service to and from campus. 

SLC Campus Safety and LEROS Transportation Services will provide shuttle services to all campus parking lots, the Bronxville Metro-North Station, and the Cross County Mall/the Hyatt hotel from 7:45 - 10:30 a.m. and from 12:30 - 3 p.m. 

Please call Campus Safety at 914-395-2209 with any questions about parking on Commencement Day. Also, please refer to our interactive campus map for more information on parking, dining, and restroom locations. 

Photographs

This is a big day for students and their families! The College has arranged for a professional photographer to take pictures of every student as they cross the stage and after they have exited the stage during the ceremony. These photos will be available for purchase a few weeks after Commencement; an order form for the photographs will be emailed as well as mailed to each student’s home address. We hope that this will enable families to sit comfortably in their seats with the reassurance that they will have a professionally produced photographic recording of this very special moment. 

To make sure all guests have a positive experience during the ceremony, please do not stand up in rows, as this will block the view of those seated behind you. Standing in or blocking aisles is not permitted.

All graduating students will have a portrait option on campus prior to Commencement. Portrait dates will be Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Barbara Walters Campus Center Multipurpose Room C. Make a Portrait Appointment. 

Commencement Speaker

The 98th Commencement speaker will be announced later in the spring semester.   

Commencement Week Activities/Residence Hall Closings

Traditionally, Commencement Week is an opportunity for graduates to spend time with each other and with faculty. Seniors are welcome to remain in their residence halls during this time. Graduates must move out of their residence halls by 6 p.m. on Friday, May 8. See Commencement Week Schedule here.

Cap & Gown

Cap and gown are provided to graduates at no charge. Measurements must be given to SLC Events by Friday, March 6. An email will be sent to graduates in late January requesting this information. This regalia includes a cap and tassel, and students are welcome to keep the regalia after Commencement. The regalia, called GreenWeaver®, is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles in an effort to remain environmentally conscious.

Graduation Announcements

Graduation announcements are available from Jostens. Order announcements online at jostens.com/college or by calling 1-800-854-7464.

Lodging and Restaurants

Some nearby hotels and restaurants offer discounted rates or specials for Sarah Lawrence College friends and family. Ask for the "SLC college" rate when booking or making a reservation.

ShopSLC Pop-Up Shop

The Pop-Up Shop will be open before and after Commencement, and will feature SLC items such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, mugs, and more. The shop is located on the lower level of the Bates Center for Student Life, and will be open on Thursday, May 7, from 2-5 p.m. and on Friday, May 8, from 12-2 p.m.

Family Celebratory Reception

Join President Cristle Collins Judd for a celebratory reception in honor of graduating students in the scenic backyard garden of the President's House. Enjoy the company of your loved ones, fellow graduating students, and faculty and staff on the evening before Commencement. Light bites and refreshments will be served.

Thursday, May 7
3 - 4:30 p.m.
The President’s House
935 Kimball Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708

Guests attending the Family Celebratory Reception at the President’s House on Thursday, May 7, may park in any lot on campus. The parking lots closest to the President’s House are: Andrews Parking Lot and Marshall Field Parking Lot. Please email events@sarahlawrence.edu if you need special accommodations.