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Commencement Information

Fall 2025 Commencement Program

Commencement Ceremony Location Information

 
Troy

Troy

Location :
Trojan Arena
Troy, AL 36082

Fall 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
Trojan Arena

Spring 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
Trojan Arena

Summer 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Trojan Arena


Parking

  • Parking is limited in the Trojan Arena Parking lot. Please see map below for additional parking available on campus.
  • Troy University's shuttle service will be available for all graduates and their guests to and from the Chancellor's Reception and commencement.

Campus/Parking Map


 

Prior to Commencement 

  • The Troy Campus Graduation Center must be notified if you plan to attend the commencement ceremony.
  • All graduates other than those receiving military commission through Troy University's Air Force ROTC Program or the Army OTC Program must dress in appropriate academic regalia to participate in commencement exercises.
  • First Destination Survey - See details below.

From the Office of Senior Vice Chancellor for Academics

As part of your exit from Troy University, click on the assignments tab to complete your First Destination Survey.

"At Troy University we want your degree to continue to increase in value and be the key that unlocks your career potential. To do this, it is important we find out the "First Destinations" of our new graduates and where you will be working or attending school after graduation. If you do not currently have a job, it is important you complete the survey anyway. Please select the link below to complete your First Destination Survey." - Dr. Kerry J. Palmer

First Destination Survey Link

Photography Information

  • Pre-Register for your Graduation Ceremony photos! GradImages is proud to be your official graduation photographer. Receive a coupon for 20% off your entire order when you pre-register before graduation day at https://www.gradimages.com/Preregistration.
  • GradImages® is proud to support one of the biggest moments in a graduate's life:  walking across the stage and into the next chapter. With over 40 years of experience, we understand the importance of this moment and the desire to preserve these memories for a lifetime. Finding your graduate's photos after the ceremony is easy. Visit www.GradImages.com to view and purchase custom photo products like prints, plaques, specialty gifts, and more.
  • If you have any questions or concerns regarding your photos, please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576, online at www.gradimages.com, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. We have a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family member with anything they may need.

Participation 

  • You will not be able to participate if you have not met all the requirements for graduation. 

Grad Fest

  • Grad Fest dates and times will provided via TROY email.  Any graduate unable to attend may call the Bookstore at 334-670-3223 or e-mail the Bookstore to order caps and gowns. 
  • Personalized announcements, name cards, class rings and graduation frames may be ordered during  Grad Fest.
  • Personalized announcements need to be placed at this time ensure proper delivery. 

Honor Cords

  • Only authorized honor cords or medallions may be worn with the cap and gown at commencement. These are ordered through your honor society. 
  • There are no cords for graduating with University honors; this will be announced at commencement. 
  • NO social sorority or fraternity sashes may be worn.
  • Decorating the mortar board IS NOT ALLOWED.

Commencement Tickets

  • Tickets may be required to attend the ceremony. Details regarding tickets will be provided via TROY email. 

Day of Commencement

Chancellor's Reception

  • Guests and graduates are invited and encouraged to attend a reception at the Chancellor's home the morning of commencement.

Line-Up

  • All graduates should report to the Practice Basketball Court, Event Level of Trojan Arena.
  • PLEASE BE ON TIME to make sure you receive all instructions.
  • Line-up is for graduating students only. No children, spouses, ect. allowed. 

Personal Property

  • Graduates, please DO NOT bring any personal items (purses, cameras, cell phones, ect.) with you to the Trojan Arena.
  • University personnel WILL NOT be held responsible for your personal property so please make other arrangements for your valuables.

Dress Attire

  • Please dress appropriately. Women should wear dark, low-heeled shoes and men should wear dark dress shoes, dark socks, and dark dress pants. 

Photographs

  • Each graduate will be professionally photographed as he or she is awarded the diploma cover by Chancellor Hawkins. The photographer will provide additional information during the preliminary assembly.

Streaming Video

Please contact the Troy Campus Records Office if you have any additional questions or concerns regarding the commencement ceremony. 

University Records - Troy Campus
Contact Information
334-670-3170 
graduationcenter@troy.edu or troyrecords@troy.edu 

Montgomery

Montgomery

Location:
Davis Theatre
251 Montgomery Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Fall 2025
Monday, December 15, 2025
Davis Theatre – 7:00 p.m.

Spring 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Davis Theatre – 7:00 p.m.

Summer 2026
Please note that we do not hold a ceremony for summer graduation.  If you graduate in summer, you may participate in the following fall ceremony or participate in the Troy Campus summer ceremony.

Prior to Commencement

  • When submitting your graduation application, you must indicate Montgomery if you plan to participate in the Montgomery Commencement Ceremony.  If you omit this when submitting, you will need to send an email to graduationcenter@troy.edu to alert them of your intentions.
  • All graduates must dress in appropriate academic regalia to participate in commencement exercises.

  • Orders for cap and gowns may be made by contacting the bookstore at 334-670-3223. Cap and gowns may also be purchased at https://oakhallcg.com/pages/troyu.

  • Only authorized honor society cords, sashes and/or medallions may be worn with the cap and gown at commencement. These are ordered through the honor society.

  • No Social Sorority or Fraternity sashes will be permitted. If ordered, you may take pictures with them; however, you will be asked to remove them during line-up.

  • Decoration of mortar board (cap) is NOT allowed. You will be asked to remove it.

  • Tickets are required for anyone age three (3) and up.  The number of tickets distributed to each graduate is determined by the number of graduates participating and will be announced in an email prior to the ceremony.

Day of Commencement

  • All graduates must arrive by 6:00 p.m. and report to Whitley Hall, Room 140/141 for robing and line-up.  This area will not be secured during the ceremony, so we ask that you leave all personal affects in your car.

  • Photographers will be set-up in the lobby to take photographs of graduates. 

  • Students receiving graduate degrees should not arrive wearing regalia hoods. They will carry hoods and will be hooded on stage during the ceremony.

  • Guests are asked to arrive at the Davis Theatre prior to 6:45 as the doors will close at this time and no one will be allowed entry (even with a ticket).  Please let us know if you or your family members require special accommodations (the Davis Theatre has stairs).

  • Diplomas and covers will be mailed after all grades are finalized. Graduates receive empty diploma covers during the ceremony.

  • For all questions/concerns please contact the Montgomery Campus Records Office at 334-241-9533 or montgomeryrecords@troy.edu.