Commencement
We invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of our Hilbert graduates as they begin a new journey filled with endless possibilities. Join us in recognizing their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their education. Let us come together to honor their academic achievements and show our support as they take the next steps towards their future. Congratulations to all of our graduates, we are so proud of you!
Baccalaureate Mass
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 10am
Location: Swan Auditorium
Celebrant: Check back soon for updates.
Attendance Procedures & Policies For Mass
Graduating students attending Mass should arrive by 9:30 am. Students should wear their black commencement gown and their hoods. They should not wear their caps to Mass. At the conclusion of Mass, graduating students will have the opportunity to participate in Final Flight Photos in the Swan Atrium with faculty before heading over to the church (gown, hood, and cap).
Invited guests may head directly to Swan Auditorium to be seated.
Photo Album
Our commencements are memorialized through photos. Check back in our Flickr album after commencement (usually takes a few days) to see all our graduates highlighted moments!
Commencement
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 1pm
Location: Revive Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075
Speaker: Please check back soon for updates.
Individual Graduation Photos
Images of graduates crossing the stage will be available through GradImages. Be on the lookout for information from them via email.
President’s Reception
The President’s Reception for graduates, family, and friends will immediately follow the Commencement Ceremony.
Attendance Procedures & Policies For Commencement
At the conclusion of the Final Flight Photos, graduating students will report to Revive Wesleyan Church with all their required regalia (gown, hood, and cap). They must arrive by 12:15 pm. Upon their arrival at Revive Wesleyan Church, graduating students will be directed to their respective robing/staging area.
Graduating students arriving after 12:15 PM may not participate in Commencement.
Invitations provided to graduating students will serve as tickets for admittance to the Commencement Ceremony in the Revive Wesleyan Church. Invitations may be retrieved at the conclusion of commencement as a keepsake.
Doors will open for invited guests at 12:15 pm for the Commencement Ceremony. The guest seating area will be open/general seating, except for accessibility seating reserved in advance.
Invitations provided to graduating students will serve as tickets for admittance to the Commencement Ceremony in the Revive Wesleyan Church. Each invited guest must provide a ticket in exchange for admission into the Commencement Ceremony. Please note all children, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter.
Tickets will be collected by Hilbert staff members upon entry. At the conclusion of the ceremony, collected invitations will be available for graduates and guests to take as mementos.
Location & Parking
Hilbert College is conveniently located just south of Buffalo in Hamburg, NY, easily accessible via the NYS Thruway. With free and ample parking, including designated event parking in Lot G, getting to campus is a breeze. Use the provided directions and campus map to navigate your visit.
Contact Us
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Kristina Kopp
Director of Academic Operations
