Commencement
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Bristol's 2026 Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11 a.m., under the college’s solar canopies at the Bristol Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree Street.
View the livestream of Bristol's 59th Commencement Ceremony right here on this page, on our Facebook page, or on our YouTube page.
Post-Event Information
The Commencement Ceremony will be simulcast by Fall River Community Media. Fall River Cable subscribers can watch the ceremony live on Channel 95 and Fall River HD Channel 1072 beginning at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be rebroadcast frequently during the month of June; exact times will be posted on Channel 95 and Fall River HD Channel 1072. The ceremony will also be streamed live online via Bristol’s website, Facebook and YouTube page.
In order to help you in planning the best way to capture commencement memories in photographs, please be aware of the following:
GradImagesTM is the official commencement photographer. An individual photograph of each graduate will be taken. A proof of the photograph will be emailed to you along with information on ordering copies and enlargements. You may view your photos on their website at gradimages.com.
Valedictory and Honorees
Hear from our Valedictorian and Salutatorian about their experiences with Bristol professors, internships, Phi Theta Kappa, seamless transfers to four-year schools and more.
Read full biographies for Bristol's 2026 Valedictory and Honorees at the link below.
Celebrate Class of 2026
The day is finally here and it’s time to celebrate! Here are a few ideas that may help.
Use #BristolGrad26 on the Big Day
Share your photos and proud moments using #BristolGrad26 on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to tag us so we can share, too!
Instagram GIFs
Use our Instagram GIFs and stickers by searching "Bristol Community College".
Degrees/Certificates
You will receive a diploma cover during the commencement ceremony. Degrees and certificates will be mailed to the address you provided on your graduation application and should be received within one month after the ceremony.
If you are a December 2025 graduate, you should have already received your diploma.
Congratulations, New Graduates!
Welcome to the Bristol Community College alumni community. Whether you are transferring, starting, or continuing your career, we’re cheering for your success. Visit our New Grad page to learn more about benefits for Bristol alumni.
Take the Graduate Survey
Your input is important to us and critical in helping us continue to improve for our students in the future. By completing this survey, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of two laptops – a $700 value. Please complete the graduate survey by May 18.
Questions
Questions about your graduation status, incomplete grades, ineligibility to graduate, etc. Should be addressed to the Registrar’s Office at 774.357.2364. For all other commencement questions, please call 774.357.2240 or stop in at the Enrollment Center on the first floor of the Commonwealth College Center (G building) on the Fall River Campus.