Graduation for the Class of 2026
With the graduation of the Class of 2026, the College of Law celebrates the 193rd anniversary of its founding.
Hooding Details
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Where: Fifth Third Arena on the University of Cincinnati campus (2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221). Find a campus map here. Guests may not bring any balloons or outside food or drink into the venue. There will be a bag check at the door. The ceremony will be livestreamed and recorded.
- Cincinnati Athletics Clear Bag Policy: Guests and students will be able to bring one clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a clear bag tote no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” – AND a small clutch bag or wallet that is roughly the size of a hand (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”) into Fifth Third Arena. Non-approved bags include backpacks, camera cases, oversized purses and other large bags.
- Concessions will be available.
- All attendees will be required to pass through metal detectors.
Guests: Students may invite as many guests as they wish and no tickets are required. Guests may not bring any balloons or outside food or drink into the venue.
Accessibility: Fifth Third Arena is fully accessible. ADA seating sections: 102, 104, 106, 109, 110, 111, 122, 203, 212, 216, 217 and 222 and four elevators are available.
Parking: There is no parking located in the Arena, however, there are several parking garages nearby. In addition, there will be a golf cart shuttle available from Corry Garage (2529 Scioto Ln.) to take one family at a time to the Arena entrance as needed. Corry and Calhoun garages will be free and open to the public. Find a campus map here.
Lodging and discounts: The following hotels offer a UC Law discount rate:
Graduate Hotel at UC (Enter code 1360672 in CORPORATE ACCOUNT section under SPECIAL RATES for discount)
Hotel Celare at UC (Promo code U44)
