Graduation Information

Student in cap and gown smiling in graduation ceremony

December 2026 Degree Conferral

The December 2026 degree conferral application has closed. If you missed the application deadline, you are now a potential May 2027 degree conferral candidate.

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The December 11, 2026, commencement ceremony will be held on:
Friday, December 11, 2026
Faulkner University – Tine Davis Gymnasium
5345 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109

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10:00 am Ceremony

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

BCJ – Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (1-year Executive Program)

BFSM – Bachelor of Fire Science Management

BRMI – Bachelor of Risk Management & Insurance (1-year Executive Program)

BSB – Bachelor of Science in Business (1-year Executive Program)

HRM – Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (1-year Executive Program)

2:00 pm Ceremony

Executive Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts

Master of Education

Master of Justice Administration

Master of Science

Master of Science in Management

Doctor of Philosophy

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December 2026 degrees will be conferred on Friday, December 18, 2026. If approved for the degree, you will receive an email from Parchment to your Faulkner email between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm on December 18, 2026, to claim your electronic credential. Once you claim the electronic credential, your physical diploma will be printed and mailed. This process can take up to 30 days. The graduation fee payment covers the degree audit and the cost associated with printing and mailing your diploma.

If you have any questions related to graduation, contact the Graduation Representative at graduation@faulkner.edu.

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**If you have a hold with our Student Accounts Office, your degree can still be awarded. However, you will not be able to get transcripts or have your diploma mailed until that hold is taken care of with our Student Accounts Office (studentaccounts@faulkner.edu).

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The University will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 18, through January 5, 2027.

Regalia

The regalia (cap & gown) online link closed on Sunday, October 25th. LATE orders can be placed by contacting Jostens Customer Service at 800-854-7464.

Important Information

1. Only authorized honor cords, sashes, and/or medallions may be worn with the cap and gown at commencement.
2. NO Social Sorority or Fraternity sashes will be permitted. If you have them on, you will be asked to remove them during the ceremony. However, you can take pictures with them after the ceremony. Only awards/medallions or cords specified by your department related to your degree and provided by Faulkner can be worn.
3. Sensible dress shoes should be worn, and all shoes must have a strap. Extreme heels are strongly discouraged.
4. DO NOT bring valuables (purses, cameras, etc) with you to the line-up room. We cannot be responsible for any valuables you leave behind while in the ceremony.
5. Decoration of the mortar board (cap) is NOT allowed.
6. Our graduate-level degree programs do not receive honors.
7. Students in a one-year program (BBA, BCJ, BSB, BFSM, or HRM) must graduate with an overall GPA of at least 3.75 to graduate with honors.
  1. Students meeting this requirement will receive an honor cord and the recognition of “With Honors” at the graduation ceremony. It will also be noted on your transcript.
8. Students in all other programs (Traditional and Adult) must graduate with an overall GPA of at least 3.5 to graduate with honors.
  1. Students meeting this requirement with an overall GPA of 3.5 – 3.649 will receive the recognition of “Cum Laude” on their transcript and at the graduation ceremony.
  2. Students meeting this requirement with an overall GPA of 3.65 – 3.899 will receive the recognition of “Magna Cum Laude” on their transcript and at the graduation ceremony.
  3. Students meeting this requirement with an overall GPA of 3.9 – 4.0 will receive the recognition of “Summa Cum Laude” on their transcript and at the graduation ceremony.
  4. A student’s overall GPA is calculated based on the GPA obtained from Faulkner University classes and the GPA obtained from other institutions the student attended. If you meet one of the above requirements, you will receive an honor cord at the graduation ceremony. It will also be noted on your transcript.
9. A professional picture will be taken of each graduate during the ceremony. An email will be sent to your Faulkner email with a link to view and order prints. All inquiries go to The Grad Team at 833-4MYGRAD or marc@TheGradTeam.com.
10. NO TICKETS are issued for graduation. Due to the facility capacity, the fire marshal only allows so many guests per graduate, and infants and lap children are considered part of your guest count. You will be emailed the number of guests you are allowed to invite to attend the ceremony. All other guests will be seated in overflow and will watch the ceremony via livestream.