Bear Essentials
May 13, 2026
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Commencement ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday.
A1 Parking Lot - Parking lot A1 (MSU) will be closed for renovation Monday, May 18, through June (date TBD). The parking lot will be repaved and the physical meters will be removed and replaced with a digital payment system. After renovation, A1 will remain a pay-to-park lot, through a new digital system, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday during the academic year. The cost will be $2.40/hour, with a maximum of two hours. The only method of payment is mobile – no app is required. Instructions will be available on parking lot signage. Vehicle license plate will need to be entered into the mobile payment portal. There will not be a kiosk. Students, faculty and staff should utilize the parking permit process and park in their assigned lot on campus. Visitors should obtain a visitor parking permit.
Register for Summer Classes - Summer Sessions begin May 27 and continue through August 6. Session 1: May 27 - June 26, Session 2: July 6 - August 6.
Events
Wed. May 13
Vice President for Enrollment Management Candidate - 11 a.m., MSU 183. Meet with the fourth candidate for this important role on campus.
Thu. May 14
Holy Day Mass - 12:10 p.m., 5 p.m., Newman Center (across Old Main). Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
Softball vs. West Chester (at East Stroudsburg) - 1:30 p.m. The Golden Bears compete in the first round of the NCAA Atlantic Regionals.
Fri. May 15
University Lost and Found - It's the last day to claim lost items! Please use link to browse inventory and stop by the info desk in the MSU to claim your lost item.
Residence Halls Close - All halls will be closed by 6 p.m. You are encouraged to move out after your last final exam. Don't forget to properly check out of your hall and remove all of your belongings to avoid additional fees.
Graduate Commencement - Ceremony in O'Pake Fieldhouse for students completing master's and doctoral degrees in all four colleges. 5 p.m. Watch online.
Sat. May 16
Undergraduate Commencement - Ceremonies in O'Pake Fieldhouse for students completing bachelor's degrees. 9 a.m., colleges of Education and Liberal Arts & Sciences. 2 p.m. Colleges of Business and Visual & Performing Arts. Watch online.
Women's Lacrosse at East Stroudsburg - The Golden Bears have advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinal for the first time.
Tue. May 19
Grades Posted - Spring semester grades will be posted by 8 p.m.
This is the final issue of Bear Essentials this semester. Have a great summer!