May Commencement Reception 2026

The College of Agriculture and the Purdue Ag Alumni Association invite May 2026 Ag graduates, both undergraduate and graduate students, and their commencement guests to a reception honoring the graduates.

When: Friday, May 15, 2026

Time: tentatively 11:30am - 1:30pm EST, time will be confirmed soon

Where: In the big white tents, outside, on the front lawn of Ag Administration Building

Advance Reservations Required - RSVP by Friday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m.

The reception will be after the first College of Agriculture commencement ceremony that takes place on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. A buffet by Shoup's Country catering will be provided. Graduates will receive a gift from the college and families will have the chance to visit with College of Ag faculty and administrators in a casual and festive atmosphere with plenty of photo opportunities.

There is no formal program, so you may arrive and leave any time during the reception's calling hours.

Registration link coming soon.