Southern New Hampshire University’s 94th Commencement ceremony celebrations were held at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, on May 4-5. The virtual event was held on May 25. The 95th Commencement ceremony was held on November 23-24, and the virtual ceremony on December 14.
Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
This Spring’s Commencement Ceremonies were a momentous occasion, especially for SNHU’s President Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc as they were his final ceremonies after 21 years of transformational leadership. With his vision to make higher education more accessible, more than 200,000 students across the globe have earned their degrees during LeBlanc's tenure at SNHU.
SNHU's Spring Class of 2024 celebrated 16,800 graduates from all 50 states and 49 countries, ranging in age from 15 to 80 years old, including 1,876 military-affiliated learners. Whether celebrating at one of four in-person ceremonies on May 4-5 or virtually on May 25, the newest members of the SNHU alumni community join a growing worldwide network of more than 244,000.
We welcome friends and family to watch recordings of the in-person and virtual ceremonies on the Spring 2024 Commencement Playlist.
Spring 2024 | 12,660 Undergraduate | 4,130 Graduate | 11 Doctoral
Featured Speaker Videos
SNHU Commencement Student Speeches
The Spring 2024 student speakers shared their advice for fellow graduates while reflecting on their unique paths to earning a degree. One commonality was their shared stories of learning and growth during the pandemic. As a group, these individuals showcased their experiences, ambitions and interests, reflecting the successes of the SNHU Class of 2024.
Campus Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral Programs
- Kayleigh An Philip, Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Online Graduate Programs
- Miriam Bibi Ahammed, Master of Education
Online Undergraduate Business and STEM Programs
- Riccardo Jaquar Richburg, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude
Online Undergraduate Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Nursing, and Health Professions Programs
- Martha N. Rodriguez, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Virtual Ceremony
- Owen Adams, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
In Fall of 2024, Southern New Hampshire University proudly celebrated its largest commencement yet. SNHU President Lisa Marsh Ryerson congratulated more than 26,000 graduates from all 50 states and 58 countries at her first commencement as president.
Whether attending one of three in-person ceremonies on November 23-24 or joining the virtual ceremony on December 14, the experience was equally meaningful. The ceremonies were devoted to celebrating accomplishments and looking ahead to the bright futures of our graduates. Ceremony recordings are available on our Fall 2024 Commencement playlist.
Fall 2024 | 20,700 Undergraduate | 5,600 Graduate | 11 Doctoral
Featured Speaker Videos:
SNHU Commencement Student Speeches
The Fall 2024 student speakers offered advice to their fellow graduates while reflecting on their unique journeys toward earning their degrees. Collectively, these individuals highlighted their diverse experiences, ambitions and passions, embodying the achievements of the SNHU Class of 2024.
Online Undergraduate Business and STEM Programs
- Alicia Eileen Carafone, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Online Undergraduate Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions Programs
- Sarah Elizabeth Bourque, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Online Graduate Programs
- Ceisley Jefferson, Master of Science
Virtual Ceremony
- Naquia Jones, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude