Commencement 2026
Commencement 2026
91Թ will hold its 61st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:15 am (EST) on the Rindge, N.H. Campus.
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Commencement, ceremonies & additional Information
91Թ (FPU) will award an honorary doctorate to Joanne Conroy, M.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Dartmouth Health, at FPU’s 61st Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9.
FPU will also bestow the Honorable Walter R. Peterson Citizen Leader Award to two individuals, Julie Lenzer, M.P.S., and Jennifer MacDonald, M.D., during Commencement. The award is named for New Hampshire’s distinguished 72nd governor and the second president of 91Թ. Read more.
91Թ is proud to announce that Kaitlyn Bossart has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian for the Class of 2026, and Martina Špačková has been named the class's Salutatorian. These two outstanding undergraduate students will be formally recognized at the University's Baccalaureate Ceremony and Commencement Exercises on May 8 and May 9 on the Rindge Campus. Read more.
Details will be posted once available.
In order to plan for and accommodate accessible parking needs for guests at the Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, we have instituted a registration process.
to register and provide information from family members and guests of graduating students who will be joining us on campus for the Commencement Ceremony in Rindge, NH, on Saturday, May 9, 2025 and will require access to our accessible parking lot.
Please note: only individuals who have registered and can present a copy of our permit
that will be emailed out in advance of the ceremony will be able to access this lot.
Additional parking spaces are available in other lots on campus, and there will be
golf-carts that can escort those that need additional assistance down to the ceremony
site.
We will send out an electronic copy of the permit that must be printed off and brought
with you in the vehicle that you have registered for access to the Accessible Parking.
A full email will accompany that permit and you should expect to receive, if registered
prior, by the end of the day on Friday, May 1, 2026. The deadline to register for
access for this parking is 12 pm (EDT), on Thursday, April 30, 2025.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Zauyah Waite, Dean of Students, at waitez@franklinpierce.edu.
Details will be posted once available.
The window to order regalia has closed. Please reach out to registrar@franklinpierce.edu with any questions.
Pickup days/times for regalia orders will be announced at a later date.
91Թ is committed to ensuring a barrier-free Commencement ceremony for all graduates.
If you require any mobility-related accommodations or assistance to participate in the ceremony (e.g., wheelchair-accessible seating, ramp access to the stage, assistance with long distances, or proximity to a specific area due to a recent injury), .
Please submit this form by Monday, April 20.
Please Note: A member of the Office of Student Accessibility Services may follow up with you to ensure your needs are met.
The Honors Convocation Ceremony will be held on the Rindge Campus on Friday, May 1 at 3:30 pm.
The Baccalaureate Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will held on the Rindge Campus on Friday, May 8 at 4:30 pm.
Details will be posted once available.
Friday, April 17: Red Sox Game
Bus departs DiGregorio Parking lot at 4:30 pm. 75 tickets available.
Trip cost for Seniors: $15.
Those signing up for this trip need to download the MLB ballpark app to receive transfer
of tickets.
Sunday, April 26: Boston Harbor Boat Cruise
Bus departs DiGregorio Parking lot at 4:45 pm. 85 tickets available.
Trip cost for Seniors: $30
Friday, May 1: Foxwoods Casino Trip
Bus departs DiGregorio Parking lot at 5:30 pm. 56 seats available.
No charge, but must sign up in advance - first come, first served.
Wednesday, May 6: Raven Recreation Ale Amble and Sip and Stroll
Starts and ends at Lakeside Education Center at 12 pm. Rain or shine, a fun run/walk/amble
up to the "FPU". Commemorative stemless wine glasses or steins provided along with
a refreshing beverage.
Thursday, May 7: Raven Recreation Sunrise Monadnock Hike
Bus departs from Lakeview Bus Stop at 3 am. 56 seats available
No sign up required. No fee.
Thursday, May 7: Senior Beach Party with DJ
Lakeside Education Center, 7 - 11 pm
Friday, May 8: Baccalaureate Ceremony
4:30 - 5:30 pm in Spagnuolo Hall
Additional info and line up details will be emailed
Payment for trips can be done with cash or Venmo to @Ravenrec. Please be sure to indicate what trip your payment is for. If paying for someone else, be sure to note that information as well. Your Venmo payment will automatically sign you up for the trip.
Cash payments can be made directly to Doug Carty (cartyd@franklinpierce.edu). You must pay to hold your spot!
Details will be posted once available.
The Arizona Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat & Pinning Ceremony for the Class of 2026 was held on Saturday, February 28 from 10:30 am - 12 pm (MT) at Verrado High School, 20050 W. Indian School Road, Buckeye, AZ 85396.
Details will be posted once available.
Details will be posted once available.
The New Hampshire Master of Physician Assistant Studies Completion Ceremony for the Class of 2026 was held on Saturday, March 7 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mansfield/Killington Room, 35 N. Labombard Road, Lebanon, NH. Read more and see photos.
The New Hampshire Doctor of Physical Therapy Hooding Ceremony for the Class of 2026 was held on Friday, February 27 from 1 - 3 pm (ET) at The Derryfield School, 2108 River Road, Manchester, NH 03104.
The event was livestreamed and a recording is available . More photos and details can be found here.
The New Hampshire Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat & Pinning Ceremony for the Class of 2027 will be held on Friday, May 29. Additional details are forthcoming.
The Nursing Pinning & Hooding Ceremony for the MEPN Class of 2026 was held on Saturday, March 14 from 11 am - 12:30 pm at the University's Manchester Academic Center at 670 North Commercial Street, Manchester.
Photos and additional details can be viewed here.
The Texas Master of Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2027 was held on Friday, February 27 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (CT) at the Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock, TX. Read more.
The Texas Master of Physician Assistant Studies Completion Ceremony for the Class of 2026 was held on Friday, February 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (CT) at the Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock, TX.
| Here Are a Few Suggestions for Places to Eat Off Campus | ||
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| Restaurant | Distance | Type |
| Emma's 321 Pub and Kitchen 377 Route 202 Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 899-3322 |
5 minutes | Sit-down homestyle & American cuisine |
| Hometown Diner 1421 Route 119 Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 899-3200 |
6 minutes | Sit-down American Diner |
| The Grove @ Woodbound Inn 247 Woodbound Road Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 532-8341 |
9 minutes | Sit-down dining. Reservations are advised. |
| Kogetsu 50 Jaffrey Road Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-7773 |
17 minutes | Sit-down Pan-Asian entrees & sushi |
| Twelve Pine 11 School Street Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-6140 |
20 minutes | Sit-down/Take-out sandwiches and prepared food |
| Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar 1 Jaffrey Road Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-5225 |
21 minutes | Small sit-down Asian fusion cuisine and seafood |
| Papagallos Restaurant 9 Monadnock Highway Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-9400 |
23 minutes | Sit-down Italian cuisine |
| Thai Garden 118 Main Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-4567 |
27 minutes | Strip-mall outpost offering classic Thai |
| Margaritas Mexican Restaurant 77 Main Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-4492 |
29 minutes | Sit-down Mexican cuisine |
| Chili's Grill & Bar 4 Ash Brook Road Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-1984 |
30 minutes | Sit-down Tex-Mex-style cuisine |
| LongHorn Steakhouse 8 Ash Brook Road Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-5088 |
30 minutes | Sit-down American cuisine |
Commencement 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 91Թ held its 60th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:15 am (EST) on the Rindge, N.H. Campus. Read more. The program book for the 2025 Commencement Ceremony can be viewed here.
CONTACT Student Affairs
Zauyah Waite, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
(603) 899-4162
waitez@franklinpierce.edu
studentaffairs@franklinpierce.edu
