Sam Houston State's own commencement schedule confirms spring 2026 ran Thursday through Saturday, May 7-9, 2026, across six ceremonies at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
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What’s confirmed
Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, TX, confirms via its own commencement schedule that spring 2026 ran three full days, Thursday through Saturday, May 7-9, 2026, across six separate ceremonies at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. A 2027 date has not yet been published.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Sam Houston State's 2027 commencement?
Not yet published as of this writing. Spring 2026 commencement ran Thursday through Saturday, May 7-9, 2026, shown here as a labeled reference point.
How many ceremonies are there?
Six separate ceremonies across three days for spring 2026 — Osteopathic Medicine, Arts & Media, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice, Polytechnic, Nursing, Science and Engineering Technology, and Business Administration, grouped across the three days.
Where is commencement held?
Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, 1917 Bobby K Marks Dr, Huntsville, TX 77340 — the university's standing commencement venue.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/sam-houston-state/where-to-stay) for the on-campus University Hotel, or [sold out, now what](/sam-houston-state/sold-out-now-what) for Conroe and The Woodlands.
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