College of Charleston to confer degrees during its four spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, May 7–9
May 6, 2026
The College of Charleston will confer undergraduate and graduate degrees during its four spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, May 7–9, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the ceremonies, including how to watch at home.
Undergraduate Class of 2026: By the Numbers*
1676 Graduates
26 Students graduating with top honors
15 Students graduating with A.B. degrees
19 Age of youngest graduate
74 Age of oldest graduate
108 School of the Arts
535 School of Business
68 School of Education
106 School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics
142 School of Health Sciences
516 School of Humanities and Social Sciences
73 School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
223 School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
* Numbers may change once final grades for spring 2026 are posted.
Top 5 Undergraduate Majors
- Psychology: 152 graduates
- Business Administration: 140 graduates
- Biology: 137 graduates
- Marketing: 124 graduates
- Communication: 118 graduates
Undergraduate Class of 2026: Honors College by the Numbers
- 152 students in the Class of 2026
- 49 are double majors
- 1 is a triple major
- 10 students are graduating in three years
- 4 are varsity athletes
- 9 are majors in the School of the Arts
- 31 are majors in the School of Business
- 4 are majors in the School of Education
- 18 are majors in the School of Health Sciences
- 50 are majors in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- 64 are majors in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
- 15 are majors in the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
- 17 are majors in the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics
- 21 are members of Phi Beta Kappa
- 93% of Honors College students received Latin honors
- 34% of students will graduate summa cum laude
- 31% of students will graduate magna cum laude
- 28% of students will graduate cum laude
- 100% of students completed mentored research projects
- 100% of students participated in local community engagement projects
- 38% of students participated in two or more undergraduate research experiences
- 73% of students presented research or showed the results of their creative work at a professional conference, symposium or public forum
- 13% of students have published their research
- 66% of students participated in an internship and/or another relevant professional experience
- 34% of students participated in two or more internships
- 73% of students participated in four or more high impact learning experiences
- 52% of students had at least one international experience
- 26 students are members of the Charleston Fellows Program
- 7 students are members of the International Scholars Program
- 17 students participated in the Honors STEAM Entrepreneurship-Living Learning Community
- 1 student was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship
- 2 students were awarded a Gilman Scholarship
- 14 students are recipients of the John Lewis Gervais, Jr. Award (awarded to Honors College students who graduate with a 4.0 GPA)
- 2 students were a recipient of the Presidential Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Service
- 1 student was the recipient of the Alexander Chambliss Connelley Award
- 1 student was the recipient of the Stephen C. Osborne ’73 and George P. Watt Jr. Bonner Leader of the Year
College of Charleston
Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston’s mission is to provide students with a world-class education in the arts and sciences, business and technology, engineering and health sciences. Students have more than 150 majors and minors from which to choose — and they often choose to combine several—and complement their academic courses with overseas study, undergraduate research and internships for a truly customized education.
Nearly 12,000 students choose the college for its unique urban, mid-sized university feel. The College, home to undergraduates from across the country and around the globe, provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged and guided by a committed and caring faculty of distinguished teacher-scholars. The city of Charleston serves as a living and learning laboratory for student experiences and opportunities for career development. The university bridges the old with the new in a setting that is truly extraordinary — where historic character and forward-looking innovation come together to shape a distinctive and inspiring environment for learning. A College of Charleston education focuses on discovery and personal growth, as well as preparation for life, work, and service to our society.
