May 4, 2026 — The University of Memphis will celebrate 2,430 students for its Spring commencement on Saturday, May 9, at FedExForum. Times are listed below.
The degrees being awarded include: 1,495 undergraduate, 579 master’s and specialists, 85 doctoral and 203 graduate certificates.
The commencement speaker is David A. North. A well-known business executive, North served as former president, CEO and executive chairman of Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solution. In addition, North was a former chairman of the University of Memphis Board of Trustees. North is also an honorary degree recipient.
The full ceremony schedule for May 9 is as follows:
10 a.m.
TigerLIFE Completion Academy
College of Professional and Liberal Studies
Fogelman College of Business and Economics
Herff College of Engineering
1:30 p.m.
College of Communication and Fine Arts
College of Health Sciences
Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management
Loewenberg College of Nursing
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
5:30 p.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Education
School of Public Health
The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law will award 68 juris doctorates at its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre (203 S. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103).
Guest Parking Information: Parking is available first-come/first-available in the FedExForum Garage (FedExForum Gossett Motors Garage, 195 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Ave, Memphis, TN 38103) for $10.00. Parking must be paid via credit card. Guests will need to have a credit card to pay for parking in the FedExForum Garage. No cash accepted. More parking options can be found on UofM’s Commencement Office website.
Family and Guests Entrance: Guests will enter from the Grand Lobby doors that are in front of South B.B. King Blvd. Families and 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. Guests: Speak to graduate(s) prior to the ceremony to ensure you meet up and find each other at the end of the ceremony.
Clear bags only.
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University of Memphis
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