Santa Fe Commencement 2026
St. John’s College, Santa Fe will hold its 59th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. on Weigle Placita. Join us in May to see our Class of 2026 undergraduate and graduate students receive their Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts.
Please note the event will also be streamed virtually and recorded for future viewing.
Commencement Events
Wednesday, May 20
6 p.m.
Senior Dinner for Class of 2026
Friday, May 22
11:30 a.m.
College Community Commencement Picnic
Athletic Field, also known as Practice Field (Rain–Dining Hall)
See campus map
1 p.m.
Annual Graduating Students vs. Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Softball Game
Athletic Field (Rain or Shine)
See campus map
4 p.m.
President’s Reception for Class of 2026 families, friends, seniors, and Graduate Institute degree candidates
6 p.m.
Class of 2025 Graduate Institute Dinner
Dining Hall, Pritzker Student Center
Saturday, May 23
8:45–9 a.m. (Graduate Institute group and individual portraits starting at 8:45 a.m.)
Photography Session for graduate candidates of the Graduate Institute
In front of Levan Hall (Rain—Student Activities Center)
9:05–9:45 a.m. (Senior Class Individual portraits starting at 9:05 a.m. and group portrait held at 9:35 a.m.)
Photography Session for baccalaureate candidates
North steps near Upper Common Room (Rain–Student Activities Center)
10:30 a.m.
Commencement Exercises
Weigle Placita (Rain–Student Activities Center)
Light reception to follow immediately
Pritzker Student Center
This schedule is subject to change.
Hotel Information
We recommend making reservations as early as possible. Please consider staying at one of the accommodations listed on Campus Travel.
Transportation
To help with your trip planning, here is a list of ground transportation options to Santa Fe from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) airport.
The Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) also has direct flights from Denver, Phoenix and Dallas.
Disability Access
If you have a family member with special needs, please contact us at to make arrangements. We have a number of ADA parking spots at various locations across campus and encourage you to review and print a copy of our campus map prior to arriving on campus; please see the campus map.
We also offer a designated drop-off area close to the ceremony venue, which is wheelchair accessible. View this specific map.