UConn's own academic calendar confirms Commencement ceremonies run Saturday-Sunday, May 8-9, 2027, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford — not on the Storrs campus itself.
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What’s confirmed
UConn’s own academic calendar confirms Commencement ceremonies run Saturday-Sunday, May 8-9, 2027 — real dates pulled directly from the university’s official calendar.
Not on the Storrs campus
Commencement is held at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, about 35 minutes from the Storrs campus — not at a Storrs venue. Factor the drive into your day-of plan, especially if you’re staying near campus rather than in Hartford itself.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
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Frequently asked questions
What days does UConn's 2027 Commencement cover?
Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, 2027, confirmed directly on UConn's own academic calendar.
Where is the ceremony actually held?
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118 — about 35 minutes from the Storrs campus, not on campus itself.
Why isn't commencement held in Storrs?
UConn holds its main commencement ceremonies at Rentschler Field's larger stadium capacity rather than on the Storrs campus — worth planning around if you're staying near campus.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/uconn/where-to-stay) for Graduate by Hilton Storrs, or [sold out, now what](/uconn/sold-out-now-what) for Willimantic and Hartford as fallbacks.
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