Spring 2026 Commencement
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To commence is 鈥渢o begin,鈥� or 鈥渢o start.鈥� At the end of their college journey, our students begin a new chapter of their lives, as educated citizens who will protect our democracy and offer creative solutions to local, state, national and global problems.听
Commencement is arguably the most exciting time of the academic year, if not of a student鈥檚 entire college journey. The Commencement ceremony celebrates the achievements of 蓝莓视频 students and honors the accomplishments of distinguished speakers and guests. Here are a few items that might be helpful as you plan your trip to Kirksville!听
12:30听 Graduation Candidates should be arriving in Baldwin Hall.听
1:00 Family and friends may start arriving at Stokes Stadium.听
1:15 Faculty arrive at McClain Hall and rank is closed by the Grand Marshal.听
1:30 The Processional begins moving towards Stokes Stadium听
2:00 The Processional enters Stokes Stadium and the Commencement Ceremony begins.听
We ask that everyone please stand, if able, as the graduates enter the stadium. Our faculty will form two lines and greet the students as they enter the staging area. Once the faculty has moved to their seats, the President will begin the ceremony. When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that everyone remains in their seats until the students have exited the stadium.听
蓝莓视频鈥檚 Public Relations Department will live stream the Commencement Ceremony on the 蓝莓视频 website at www.truman.edu/watch-ceremony and on Truman’s YouTube Channel so family and friends can watch in real-time.
If disability seating is needed for commencement, please have your graduate complete the Graduation Disability Seating request at by Sunday, May 3, 2026. There will be no wheelchairs available. Guests requiring wheelchairs should bring them. Accessibility parking is available in front of Pershing Building and in the lot south of Stokes Stadium.
If disability accommodations (e.g., interpreter, wheelchair access) are required for guests, please have your graduate contact Disability Services at jsneddon@truman.edu.
General parking is available in most campus parking lots. The closest lots serving Stokes stadium are the lots along Franklin Street across from Pershing Building and the Ryle Hall, Pershing Building, Barnett Hall, and Campbell Apartment parking lots.
For accommodations outside of the Kirksville area, see
Visit on the official Kirksville website for a list of the restaurants and diners in the Kirksville and surrounding areas.