University Commencement
Congratulations on your accomplishments! We look forward to seeing you across the stage!
èßäÉçÇø Peter’s University 135th Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Recreational Life Center at èßäÉçÇø Peter’s University Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Undergraduate Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. –Â 11:30 a.m.
4 tickets for the Undergraduate Ceremony
FAQs
Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2 tickets for the Graduate Ceremony
FAQs
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Monday, May 11, 2026 4-5:00 p.m.
47 Glenwood Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
6 guests for the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Live streaming will be available for the The Doctoral Hooding & Commencement. The link will be provided here the day of the events.
Delaney Reception
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7-10 p.m. at The View in Jersey City
Contact alumni@saintpeters.edu for more information
Commencement Mass and Luncheon
Friday, May 15, 2026
Mass: 11:00 a.m. in the Duncan Family Sky Room
Luncheon: 12:00 p.m., Panepinto Plaza
All graduating students, their families and friends are invited to celebrate as a community at our Commencement Mass. Graduates are encouraged to attend dressed in their gowns/robes and regalia. Families and friends of graduates are also welcome to attend. This special Mass will feature representatives of the èßäÉçÇø Peter’s Jesuit Community, a procession of faculty and staff, a reflection by a graduating senior and a special blessing for all graduates by President Benitez. The Aiden C. McMullen Chorale will provide festive music. People from all (or no) faith backgrounds are invited to participate in this Mass. There are no tickets required.Â
Parking Information
Student & Guest Parking lots are on a first come, first serve basis. Must have your parking passes present and ready to show the lot attendant.
- Lot #1 (Armory Lot-686 Montgomery Street)
- Lot #3 (RLC Lot 870-Montgomery Street) (Handicap Accessible Drop Off & Entrance Here)
- Lot #4 (836 Westside Avenue)
- Lot # 5 (Glenwood across from 850 Glenwood, formally Murray Hall)
- Lot #8 (èßäÉçÇø Aedan’s Lot 41 Tuers Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07306)
Undergraduate Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 9:30am-11:30am
- Student Check-In Starts: 7:30am
- Doors Open for Guests: 7:30am
- Faculty Check-In: 8:00am
- Line-Up/Robing: 8:30am
- Processing: 9:00am
- Ceremony Starts: 9:30am
Staging Areas for the Undergraduate Ceremony
- College of Arts and Sciences Students: Will stage in McIntyre
- School of Business Students: Will stage in Pete’s Place
- Caulfield School of Education Students: Will stage in McIntyre
- School of Nursing Students: Will stage in Pete’s Place
- The School of Professional Studies: Will stage in McIntyre
Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Student Check-In: 2:30pm
- Doors Open: 2:30pm
- Faculty Check-In: 3:00pm
- Line-Up/Robing: 3:30pm
- Processing: 4:00pm
- Ceremony Starts: 4:30pm
Staging Areas for the Undergraduate Ceremony
- College of Arts and Sciences will stage in Pete’s Place
- School of Business will stage in McIntyre
- Caulfield School of Education will stage in Pete’s Place
- School of Nursing will stage in Pete’s Place
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Doctoral Graduates Check-In Starts: 3:00 p.m. (no later than 3:30 p.m. on the 5th floor of the Student Center)
- Doors Open for Guests: 3:00 p.m. (Guests must be seated by 3:45 p.m. on the 6th floor of the Student Center)
- Stage Party Assembles: On the 5th floor of the Student Center
- Robing: 3:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
- Line-Up: 3:45 p.m.
- Processing: 4:00 p.m.