Commencement 2026

To view Commencements from the previous years, visit our Graduation Events page.

Grad Fair: Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m., Law School Atrium

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    About the Grad Fair

    Graduates will have the opportunity to meet with a Herff Jones representative to learn more about ordering regalia and other graduation products. A proof of the class composite photo will be available for viewing and graduates will need to confirm their name and photo. Alumni swag, including diploma frames, will be available for purchase.  

Commencement: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (EST), Calihan Hall, McNichols Campus

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will celebrate the graduating class of 2026 at the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus of University of Detroit Mercy. Graduates, dignitaries, and faculty are expected to arrive at Calihan no later than 1:00 p.m. Guests may begin to be seated in Calihan Hall at 1:00 p.m. and should be seated by 1:45 p.m. to make way for the academic procession. Currently, there is no limit to the number of guests allowed per graduate for the School of Law ceremony, so no tickets are required.  

Masking is not required at this time but may be depending on health department guidelines.

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    Ordering Academic Regalia

    Academic attire is restricted to University-approved tams, hoods, tassels, and gowns for professional schools. Graduates may order their academic regalia from Herff Jones. The last day to order a cap and gown online is Monday, April 13, 2026. Regalia is shipped as graduates order it and takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks to arrive. 

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    Graduation Attire

    Commencement is a formal academic ceremony. Academic attire is restricted to University-approved tams, hoods, tassels, and gowns for professional schools. Since you will be standing in line and walking, comfortable shoes are recommended. 

    Academic attire is mailed to the address graduates list on their Herff Jones web order. International students may have their academic attire sent in care of the Student Service Center, Detroit Mercy Law, 651 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48226. 

    All graduation regalia shipped to the School of Law must be picked up before the day of the ceremony.  

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