Commencement 2026
Commencement 2026
51福利社 will hold its 61st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:15 am (EST) on the Rindge, N.H. Campus.
Commencement, ceremonies & additional Information
Details will be posted once available.
Details will be posted once available.
Order is now open - ! Ordering will close on March 30, 2026.
The cost of your cap & gown is covered in the commencement fee, and will ship to the Rindge Campus. Pick up times will be communicated once with ordering window has closed. If you would like to have your cap and gown shipped to your home, there is a $13.45 shipping fee
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 3:30 pm.
Details will be posted once available.
Details will be posted once available.
Details will be posted once available.
The Arizona Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat & Pinning Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be 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 will be held on Saturday, March 7. Additional details are forthcoming.
The New Hampshire Doctor of Physical Therapy Hooding Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Friday, February 27 from 1 - 3 pm (ET) at The Derryfield School, 2108 River Road, Manchester, NH 03104.
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.
Details will be posted once available.
The Texas Master of Physician Assistant Studies Completion Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Friday, February 13. Additional details are forthcoming.
| Here Are a Few Suggestions for Places to Eat Off Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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! 51福利社 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