HFU students celebrating graduation at commencement

Commencement

Commencement 2026

Commencement at °µÍø½ûÇø is a time filled with joy, anticipation, laughter and lots of hope. 

  • Joy - in the successful completion of years of hard work, long nights, even longer papers and lots and lots of studying
  • Anticipation - of the next chapter; the new beginning that you’ve been preparing for over these years at HFU
  • Laughter - filled with happiness; family and friends; classmates and professors and staff and relief
  • Lots of Hope - in a future well prepared for as a professional and an alumnus of °µÍø½ûÇø

The Administration Faculty and Staff have been honored to accompany all our graduates on their journeys to Commencement. We celebrate your accomplishment alongside you and your families and friends. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime as members of the Class of 2026!

See you on our Newtown East campus on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
 

Commencement Event Schedule

More events and details coming soon! Stay tuned for updates.

A student speaking at a lectern during mass

Baccalaureate Mass

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The Chapel at Nazareth Academy High School
4001 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114

Student holding up his diploma after receiving it at Commencement

Graduate Ceremony

 Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. | Newtown East Campus

This ceremony is typically 1 1/2 hours in length.

Audience of undergrad students in caps and gowns at Commencement

Undergraduate Ceremony

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. | Newtown East Campus

This ceremony is typically 2 hours in length.

Graduate Information

Cap and Gown

Commencement is an academic ceremony, and as such, academic regalia is required to participate in the ceremony.  

The deadline for ordering your academic attire is March 25, 2026. You must order your cap and gown from .

Tassel

Tassel, our graduation hub, is your all-in-one platform for managing the entire graduation lifecycle from guest ticketing, name announcement and student line-up. Additional information will be coming from commencement@holyfamily.edu.

 

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Commencement Resources