University of Memphis Commencement
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DateMay 9, 2026
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Event Starts10:00 AM
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SHOWINGS
EVENT DETAILS
Spring Commencement
10:00 am
TigerLife Completion Academy, College of Professional & Liberal Studies, Fogelman College of Business & Economics & Herff College of Engineering and doctoral and master’s candidates in these areas. Graduates and Guests must arrive 1 hour prior to start of ceremony.
1:30 pm
College of Communication & Fine Arts (CCFA), College of Health Sciences, Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality & Resort Management, Loewenberg College of Nursing, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and doctoral and master’s candidates in these areas. Graduates and Guests must arrive 1 hour prior to start of ceremony.
5:30 pm
College of Arts & Sciences & College of Education, School of Public Health and doctoral, masters and specialist candidates in these areas. Graduates and Guests must arrive 1 hour prior to start of ceremony.
Entry for Graduates: For each commencement, students will enter the P1 entrance of the FedExForum. The P1 entrance of FedExForum is located on the 1st floor in the Nort East corner of the Gossett Motors parking garage. There will be signs on the 1st floor of the garage to direct students to the entrance.
Exiting: For each commencement, students will exit from the P1 entrance. Students will need to exit the floor through the marshalling area and then either walking up the staircase by elevators 1,2, and 3 or taking elevators 1,2 and 3 to the plaza level. Once exited, students may meet up with their family/guests etc. in the Gossett Motors parking garage or the front plaza.
Entry for Family and Guests Information
Entrance: Guests will enter from the Grand Lobby doors that are in front of South B.B. King Blvd.
Exiting: Guests will exit from the 4-6 doors closest to the Memphis Grizzlies Team Store in the Grand Lobby. Guests may meet up with the students in the Gossett Motors parking garage or the front plaza.
FAQS
Bag Policy & Screening Procedures
FedExForum has implemented a CLEAR BAG POLICY that also limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into any event.
Only bags meeting the following standards will be allowed inside FedExForum:
- Clear bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC no larger than 6x8x2 inches
- Bags MAY NOT have an all-over print or decoration that prohibits FULL view of its contents
- The bag may contain a strap, but metal or chain straps are prohibited
- One quart or smaller clear plastic storage/freezer bag (Ziploc or similar)
- Wallets (sized to carried in the front or back pocket) no larger than 5x3.5 inches
Clear bags and wallets compliant with the above will also be screened through X-Ray machines.
Limit one (1) CLEAR bag per person.
Exceptions to this policy will be made for all medically necessary items after proper inspection.