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# Commencement 2026

Sunday, May 3, 2026 – 2:00pm – Coleman Coliseum

Reception to Follow in the Alex W. Newton Courtyard at the Law School



A stream of Commencement will be available on this page and on the [UA YouTube Page](https://www.youtube.com/@UniversityofAlabama) at the start of the ceremony.



[Information for Guests](https://law.ua.edu/commencement-2026/information-for-guests/)
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Guests do not need tickets, and there is no limit on how many each graduate may invite. The ceremony usually lasts about 1.5 hours. Afterward, guests are invited to a reception in the Law School backyard.



[Information for Graduates](https://law.ua.edu/commencement-2026/information-for-graduates/)
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Graduates should arrive graduates should arrive at the Coliseum between 1:00 and 1:30 pm. with their full regalia to check in and receive their name cards and instructions.









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At Alabama Law, our excellence shines through our stellar 94.5% bar passage rate, consistently ranked among the top 5 public law schools for federal clerkships, and 5.8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, but our true measure of success is the impact our graduates make in their communities, upholding the values of service, integrity, and leadership that define our institution.





Alabama Law equips talented minds with exceptional skills for remarkable futures. We celebrate not just your achievements, but the limitless impact you'll make as our newest alumni.
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