Auburn will once again celebrate a record-breaking spring commencement as the university prepares to award more than 5,300 degrees during ceremonies from May 9 to May 12. Setting new records for both the number of graduates and degrees conferred, Auburn will honor the largest graduating class in the university’s history, who will join the institution’s more than 335,000 alumni.

Recognized across eight ceremonies and held in Neville Arena, the weekend will kick off with the Graduate School ceremony on May 9 at 5 p.m., followed by undergraduate ceremonies on May 10 at 8 a.m. (Agriculture, Education, and Sciences and Mathematics), 1 p.m. (Architecture, Design and Construction, Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, Human Sciences and Nursing), and 6 p.m. (Harbert College of Business). On May 11, ceremonies will be held at 1 p.m. (Liberal Arts) and 6 p.m. (Samuel Ginn College of Engineering). The weekend will conclude with professional school ceremonies on May 12 at 1 p.m. (Harrison College of Pharmacy) and 6 p.m. (College of Veterinary Medicine).

Graduates and guests will be joined by a distinguished lineup of speakers, including five notable alumni: award-winning journalist and producer Eric Ludgood, ’78; founder and CEO of the Tara Wilson Agency, Tara Wilson, ’97; Dr. Tridoyo Kusumastanto, ’94, president commissioner of Bogor Life Science and Technology, the holding company of IPB University; veterinarian and pharmacist Dr. Frank G. Vice, ’86; and Dr. Lucinda L. Maine, CEO Emerita of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. The graduates will celebrate their achievements alongside alumnus Gen. (Ret.) Ronald Burgess, ’74, who will be presented with an honorary degree during the College of Liberal Arts ceremony.

About Auburn’s class of 2025

According to official numbers, Auburn will confer 5,368 degrees to 5,246 graduates with several earning multiple degrees. In total, the university will award 4,216 bachelor's degrees, 783 master's and education specialist degrees, and 320 doctoral, pharmacy and veterinary medicine degrees.

This spring’s class represents 47 states, including Washington, D.C., three U.S. territories, U.S. military bases in Europe, and 47 countries across five continents. The youngest graduate is 20 years old, while the oldest is 66. Nearly 10 percent of the spring graduates are first-generation college students.

Among the candidates for bachelor's degrees, the Harbert College of Business will graduate the largest cohort of students (1,103), followed by the College of Liberal Arts (821), Samuel Ginn College of Engineering (697), College of Sciences and Mathematics (406), College of Education (315), College of Human Sciences (267), College of Architecture, Design and Construction (220), College of Agriculture (173), College of Nursing (116), College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (76), University College (21) and the very first undergraduate degree will be awarded in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Harrison College of Pharmacy will award 131 Doctor of Pharmacy degrees, while the College of Veterinary Medicine will award 119 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees.

Since Auburn began in 1856, the university has awarded a total of 335,455 degrees of which 61,732 are graduate degrees, 273,561 are bachelor’s degrees and 162 are honorary degrees.

About the commencement ceremonies

Tickets are required for all graduates and guests to enter Neville Arena and may be printed or downloaded, with the exception of those attending Monday’s professional ceremonies. Guests without tickets may utilize the standby line, which will allow guests to enter based upon availability. Guests without tickets can watch the ceremonies via livestream in the Village Dining Hall for easy meetup access after each ceremony.

Guests must enter through the main entrance of Neville Arena, while graduates will enter through the traditional student entrance beside the main entrance. The Scholarship Entrance is reserved for those guests with accessibility needs.

All guests planning to attend must adhere to all safety protocols, including a clear bag policy (strictly enforced). A parking map and a comprehensive list of prohibited items, including non-clear bags, posters, fat heads, balloons and camera lenses longer than four inches, can be found on the Commencement Office website. Guests may return prohibited items to their vehicles or check them at the main doors for a small fee.

Arena doors open 90 minutes before each ceremony, and graduates should plan to arrive at least an hour before their ceremony. Auburn's commencement ceremonies will be streamed live on the university's website.

For more information, visit auburn.edu/commencement.

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