Information for the Class of 2026
Preparations for the upcoming commencement this spring are moving forward. Monthly communications are distributed to ensure all students remain on track with the planning process. Students should monitor their email closely to meet all necessary deadlines.
Urgent: Regalia Deadline
The final deadline for graduates to order regalia is January 31, 2026.
Graduates must place orders immediately to ensure items arrive in time for the ceremony and to allow for any necessary size exchanges.
Mandatory Survey
The 2026 Graduation Survey will be released on February 2, 2026.
This mandatory survey is critical for graduation clearance and verifies the graduate’s legal name for the diploma. The survey link will be sent to the student’s LECOM email.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
LECOM Bradenton Campus (5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd)
With great pride and gratitude for their service, we congratulate our graduates entering the military. Engaging in both medical practice and military service is a significant commitment, and we are privileged to have contributed to their journey in medical education.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Bradenton Area Convention Center (One Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221)
School of Health Services Administration
Master of Medical Science
Arrival Time: 9:00 AM
School of Dental Medicine
Arrival Time: 1:30 PM
Tickets
Graduating students may invite up to 8 guests. Tickets will be mailed in early April. No action is required at this time.
The Bradenton area offers a wide variety of accommodations. It is recommended that reservations be made as early as possible.
Questions? Contact the team at commencement@lecom.edu