Daytime & Accelerated MBA Graduation
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
Health Sector Management (HSM) Certificate Ceremony & Reception
Event Details
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fuqua School of Business & JB Duke Hotel
Parking is available in Science Drive Garage.
Additional Information
Ceremony for Duke MBA graduates receiving the HSM Certificate will start at Fuqua at 1:00 p.m., and the reception at the JB Duke will begin at 2:00 p.m.
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
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.
Duke university-wide commencement 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.
| Date | Event | Details |
| April 22, 2026 | Dean's Reception for the Class of 2026 |
A fancy get-together hosted by the Dean at the Nasher Museum of Art. Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| May 7, 2026 | Fuqua Finale with SY Awards Presentation |
This is the last hurrah with your class – Join us in celebrating the last 2 years at Fuqua as we honor students, leaders, and clubs for their impact on campus. Note: This event is closed to partners & families; Graduating Daytime MBA and AMBA students only.
Class of 2026 Daytime MBA & Accelerated MBA students should RSVP here. |
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.