Daytime & Accelerated MBA Graduation
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Congratulations to the Daytime MBA & AMBA Class of 2026!
Congratulations, graduates!
We look forward to celebrating the graduation of the Fuqua Daytime and Accelerated Class of 2026 in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
All the details for Fuqua's Graduation events can be found throughout this site, including a pre-graduation to do list for students, frequently asked questions, and instructions for participating in all the graduation weekend events for students and their guests. For more details on the Duke Commencement event on Sunday, May 10 in Wallace Wade Stadium, please visit the Duke Commencement website.
If you have guests traveling internationally for graduation and needing a visa, please visit the Duke Commencement website for details on completing the Confirmation of Status form to support visa applications.
For guests who are unable to join us for the Graduation ceremony in-person on Saturday, the event will be livestreamed via the Fuqua School of Business Youtube channel. For family members or guests who will be streaming the ceremony from China, a Zoom webinar link is available.
Graduation Weekend Events Schedule
Friday, May 8, 2026
Details coming soon on HSM Ceremony.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Doors to Cameron Indoor Stadium open; guests may begin seating
12:15 p.m.
Formal lineup at South entrance of Cameron Indoor Stadium for Graduates
12:45 p.m.
Doors to Cameron Indoor are closed; all guests should be seated by this time
1:00 p.m.
Graduates process into Cameron
1:30 p.m.
Graduation ceremony begins
Please note: When exiting Cameron Indoor on the south side, please keep to pedestrian paths. The south circle area will be servicing disability service vehicles.
3:30 p.m.
Celebration at the Fuqua School of Business
5:30 p.m.
End of Celebration
Sunday, May 10, 2026
8:15 a.m.
Student line up at Pascal Field House
9:00 a.m.
Procession into Wallace Wade Stadium
9:30 a.m.
Graduation ceremony begins
Other Events for Graduating Students Only
Graduating students, save the dates for the below celebrations which are only open to members of the Class of 2026. Details and the process to RSVP will be communicated to graduates via email.
| Date | Event | Details |
| April 15 | Dean's Reception for the Class of 2026 | A fancy get-together hosted by the Dean at the Nasher Museum of Art. |
| May 7 | Fuqua Finale with SY Awards Presentation | This is the last hurrah with your class – a time to toast to and celebrate your time at Fuqua! Student, staff and faculty awards are also presented (you’ll have a chance to nominate people!). |
Student To Do List
Your Graduation-related action items.
Graduation Day Instructions
Day-of details.
Graduation FAQs
The source for all of your Graduation-related questions.
For Guests
Information for families and friends attending Graduation.