Class of 2026 Celebrations
Celebrating the Class of 2026
Baruch College is thrilled to honor all the members of the Class of 2026 on their dedication, flexibility, and numerous accomplishments that enabled them to achieve their academic goals. Undergraduate and graduate students have all earned degrees that reflect the academic rigor, unconventional thinking, strong community spirit, and overall audacity that defines the Baruch College experience.
Check this page frequently for updates.
Commencement 2026
Baruch is thrilled to host Commencement 2026 at the Barclays Center starting at 9 AM on Monday, June 1. (For information regarding registration and other logistics, graduating students should go the main Commencement page.) Each year, Commencement celebrates the degree completion of one of the most diverse and accomplished student populations in the United States.
The Commencement ceremony will be livestreamed, so please share this page with your family and friends so they can celebrate your success from anywhere in the world!
Student Achievement Awards 2026
The annual Student Achievement Awards ceremony celebrates students who have achieved academic and co-curricular excellence beyond the norm. Award recipients are selected by committees from the three schools, various academic departments, and Student Affairs. These awards are made possible through the generosity of alumni and friends of Baruch.
Please check back for this year’s ceremony date and the list of recipients.
Additional Celebrations
As Baruch celebrates the achievements of our graduating students, there are a variety of other events and ceremonies. Watch this page as details come together. Congratulations, Bearcats!
2026 Graduate Student Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 1, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
14-220, NVC
The Baruch College Graduate Student Assembly proudly invites you to our 3rd Annual Spring Graduation Celebration & Leadership Awards, a special evening dedicated to honoring both achievement and impact across our graduate community. (This event is strictly for Graduate students, not undergraduate students).
Join us as we:
🎓 Celebrate our Graduate students finishing the completion of their degree in the 25-26 academic year and their incredible accomplishments (YOU’LL GET TO WALK THE STAGE AND HAVE YOUR NAME CALLED!)
🏆 Recognize outstanding students from graduate clubs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, engagement, and impact throughout the academic year
🤝 Connect with fellow graduate students, leaders, and changemakers
***Students will be able to invite guests
**Exclusive limited addition, alumni merch
*Dinner will be served
This will be an inspiring night of recognition, reflection, and celebration as we uplift the leaders shaping our community and honor those reaching this important milestone.
✨ Come celebrate excellence. Come celebrate leadership. Come celebrate YOU.
2026 Lavender Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
12:00–2:00 pm
7th Floor, ITB (Library building)
We are proud to invite you to Baruch’s 4th Annual Lavender Graduation Celebration on May 12, 2026, 12–2 pm! This joyful and affirming event will honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of our LGBTQ+ graduates.
Lavender Graduation is a meaningful tradition that celebrates not only academic success but also identity, community, and pride. Whether you are a student, faculty member, staff member, alum, or ally, we welcome you to join us in this special celebration.
For Students
Whether you are graduating this year or coming to celebrate a friend, partner, or peer, this event is for you. Join us as we uplift and honor LGBTQ+ graduates in a space centered on joy, recognition, and community. Come ready to celebrate, connect, and be celebrated.
For Faculty, Staff, & Alumni
We invite you to come celebrate and support our incredible students. Your presence helps affirm the importance of community, mentorship, and belonging in the Baruch experience. Join us in recognizing and honoring the achievements of our LGBTQ+ graduates.
Event Highlights Include:
Catered Lunch | Live Performances | Graduate Giveaways | Photos/Videos | Graduate Runway | Community | Celebration
We hope you will join us in making this year’s Lavender Graduation a memorable and uplifting experience for all. SEATS ARE LIMITED so RSVP ASAP!!!
2026 Black Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Aux Gym, NVC
Please join us for the 2026 Black Graduation Celebration—an affinity celebration honoring the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of our Black graduates and their allies.
This year’s theme, “Black Brilliance,” celebrates the power, presence, and accomplishments of Black students across all programs and levels.
This event is open to all students. Formal attire recommended.
RSVP is Required!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Sponsored by the Black Student Union in collaboration with the Office of Student Life, Black & Latino Studies Department, Graduate Student Assembly, and the Office of Enrollment Management.