Commencement

166th Commencement Exercises

Seton Hall Prep takes great pride in our Baccalaureate and Commencement traditions. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 who will graduate on May 30, 2026.

Information for Families

Commencement weekend at The Prep consists of a traditional Baccalaureate Mass and awards ceremony (Thursday, May 28, 2026) followed by the Commencement Exercises (Saturday, May 30, 2026).

Note, both the Cathedral and Seton Hall University are Handicap Accessible.

Baccalaureate Mass (Thursday, 5/28/2026, at 6:00 pm)

All graduates and their families are encouraged to attend the Baccalaureate Mass and awards ceremony that follows.

Date: Thursday, 5/28/2026
Time: 6:00 pm
- Graduates should report to the front of the Cathedral at 5:00 pm dressed in a proper shirt, tie, khakis, shoes, socks, their GOWN (no cap for this event), and clean shaven.
- Guests will be able to enter the Cathedral at 5:30 pm.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (89 Ridge St. Newark 07104)
Tickets are NOT required for the Baccalaureate Mass, anyone may attend.

166^thCommencement Exercises (Saturday, 5/30/2026 at 12:00 pm)

Date: Saturday 5/30/2026
Time: 12:00 pm
- Graduates should report to Walsh Gym at 11:00 am clean shaven and dressed in a proper shirt, tie, khakis, shoes, socks, AND their CAP & GOWN.
- Guests will be able to enter the gymnasium at 11:00 am. Tickets are required for entry.
Location: Seton Hall University’s Walsh Gymnasium

(400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079)
Tickets: Each graduate is given SIX (6) tickets for guests admission to Commencement. They will receive the tickets at Graduation Rehearsal. Graduates do not require a ticket. Ticket REQUIRED FOR ENTRY for all guests.
Livestream - we will email a livestream link to families closer to the event date (and post it here), but know that the Commencement ceremony will be streamed live for free via YouTube for family and friends that would like to share in the moment but cannot actually attend.