Parents, family, and friends of the Class of 2026 are invited to join the Cleveland Institute of Art for our Commencement on Saturday, May 9.

Students will be recognized individually as they cross the stage by their respective major chairs followed by the conferral of degrees by President Heidemann.

Following the Commencement Ceremony, please join us at CIA for a combined Commencement & BFA exhibition celebration (4pm-6pm). Parking is available at CIA.

Event details:

Tickets are required for all guests. For those who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed at https://cia-edu.zoom.us/j/81901147940. 

Cain Park is about 10 minutes away from the CIA campus. Cain Park is located 14591 Superior Road. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.

Commencement will occur rain or shine. Evan's Amphitheater is open air but the seating is covered. Complimentary parking will be available at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (1985 S. Taylor Rd.) and street parking surrounding Cain Park.  Golf carts will be available to those with mobility restrictions from the parking lot to Evans Amphitheater. 

Find additional details about commencement on our registrar's page.