2026 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Daphne Civic Center –
The seating area for guests opens at 9:00 a.m. No pets are allowed. The ceremony is likely to last 1.5 hour.
This year’s photos can be found here.
Watch the 2026 overview video below or the full livestream on our youtube.
2026 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Daphne Civic Center –
The seating area for guests opens at 9:00 a.m. No pets are allowed. The ceremony is likely to last 1.5 hour.
This year’s photos can be found here.
Watch the 2026 overview video below or the full livestream on our youtube.
2026 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Daphne Civic Center –
The seating area for guests opens at 9:00 a.m. No pets are allowed. The ceremony is likely to last 1.5 hour.
This year’s photos can be found here.
Watch the 2026 overview video below or the full livestream on our youtube.
All students who have completed the academic requirements for their degree program are expected to participate in the commencement ceremony. Any graduate unable to attend the commencement ceremony must notify the Registrar’s Office as soon as possible.
The United States Sports University invites the following to participate in commencement:
- Past graduates who have not attended a ceremony
- Current students on track to graduate in 2026
- Current students defending their final thesis/dissertation by December 31, 2026
Graduate Application
All students are required to complete a graduate applicant and the end of their academic career. The Registrar’s Office will ensure that all degree program requirements have been met.
Commencement Registration
Students that have completed all degree program requirements are eligibility to walk in our commencement ceremony. If you plan to attend our on-campus ceremony, please register below.
Student Information
Academic Regalia
USSU requires that all graduates be dressed appropriately in order to participate in commencement exercises. Graduates will not be permitted to participate in their commencement ceremony without a cap and gown.
Undergraduate Students
Caps and gowns should be ordered online through Graduate Supply House at USSU – Order Form | Graduate Supply House.
Graduate Students
Master’s and doctoral level gowns are different in cut and style than undergraduate gowns, and we expect all participants’ gowns to be consistent in style. The hood is part of the master’s and doctoral regalia package that you will need to order online through Graduate Supply House at USSU – Order Form | Graduate Supply House.
Note: If your gown is not similar to the standard gown our graduate students wear, you will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
The United States Sports University will have an extremely limited number of extra caps and gowns on hand for emergency purchases on the day of the ceremony.
Deadline to Order
Deadline to order regalia is April 13th, 2026.
Note: Homemade, non-recognized apparel is not permitted unless on your cap. No part of the regalia should be distracting or disrespectful to the occasion, including caps. If the decoration is distracting or disrespectful, it will not be allowed. Decoration of caps should not be three dimensional or block the view of those around you.
Guest & Visitor Information
Hotels
Traveling from out of town for the ceremony? Consider staying at one of our host hotels for discounted rates on your hotel stay.
- Hilton Garden Inn Mobile East Bay/ Daphne
- Hampton Inn Mobile East Bay/ Daphne
- Homewood Suites Mobile East Bay/ Daphne
Live Stream
We will be live-streaming the event on YouTube. Livestream link is United States Sports University – YouTube.
Celebrate Your Graduate
You are invited to honor and celebrate your graduating student’s accomplishments with a gift to the USSU Fund. When you support the USSU Fund you invest in student scholarships, real-world learning opportunities, and students growing into adults who lead purposeful and successful lives. Honor your grad today!
