SFA Fall 2026 Commencement
Celebrate the Class of 2026 at Stephen F. Austin State University's Fall Commencement! Graduate and undergraduate ceremonies are scheduled for 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Johnson Coliseum.
Plan your Nacogdoches visit
Celebrate the Class of 2026 at Stephen F. Austin State University's Fall Commencement! Graduate and undergraduate ceremonies are scheduled for 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Johnson Coliseum.
🎓 Congratulations to the Stephen F. Austin State University Class of 2026!
Family members and friends are invited to celebrate the achievements of graduating students during SFA's Fall Commencement ceremonies at Johnson Coliseum on Friday, December 18, 2026.
2:00 PM Ceremony:
• Nelson Rusche College of Business
• James I. Perkins College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts
6:00 PM Ceremony:
• Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
• College of Health Professions
• College of Sciences and Mathematics
Coming to Nacogdoches for graduation?
Make graduation weekend extra special with family time at Sparks Lake Resort. Our four private cabins offer a relaxing place to gather and celebrate near SFA.
Book your graduation weekend stay: https://sparkslakeresort.com/
Ceremony details are subject to university updates. Sparks Lake Resort is not affiliated with the commencement organizer.
Event schedules can change. For city, university, festival or third-party events, confirm final times and locations with the event organizer.
Football Schedule & Results
Plan your next Lumberjack football weekend. Home games are highlighted below.
| Date | Game | Location | Time / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | at McNeese State | Lake Charles, LA | Final • W 38–27 |
| Sep 5 | vs East Texas A&MHOME | Nacogdoches, TX | Final • W 44–7 |
| Sep 12 | at Abilene Christian | Abilene, TX | Final • W 26–7 |
| Sep 19 | at Prairie View A&M | Prairie View, TX | Final • W 31–10 |
| Sep 26 | vs Northeastern StateHOME | Nacogdoches, TX | Final • W 63–14 |
| Oct 3 | vs Incarnate WordHOME | Nacogdoches, TX | Final • W 28–26 |
| Oct 17 | at Nicholls | Thibodaux, LA | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs Southeastern LouisianaHOME | Nacogdoches, TX | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs Houston ChristianHOME | Nacogdoches, TX | 2:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | at Lamar | Beaumont, TX | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 14 | at UTRGV | Edinburg, TX | 5:00 PM |
| Nov 19 | vs Northwestern StateHOME | Nacogdoches, TX | 6:00 PM |
Schedule snapshot checked October 14, 2026. Times, scores and matchups may change; consult SFA for current information.