College of Charleston Class of 2026 Graduation Profile
The College of Charleston will confer undergraduate and graduate degrees during its four spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, May 7–9. Take a moment to see the impressive profile of this graduating class.
Undergraduate Class of 2026: By the Numbers*
1,652 Graduates
26 Students graduating with top honors
15 Students graduating with A.B. degrees
19 Age of youngest graduate
74 Age of oldest graduate
111 School of the Arts
524 School of Business
68 School of Education
106 School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics
142 School of Health Sciences
514 School of Humanities and Social Sciences
74 School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
216 School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
* Numbers may change once final grades for spring 2026 are posted.
Top 5 Undergraduate Majors
- Psychology: 152 graduates
- Business Administration: 136 graduates
- Biology: 134 graduates
- Marketing: 122 graduates
- Communication: 119 graduates
Undergraduate Class of 2026: Honors College by the Numbers
159 students in the Class of 2026
45 double majors
1 triple major
10 students graduating in three years
4 varsity athletes
9 School of the Arts majors
31 School of Business majors
5 School of Education majors
18 School of Health Sciences majors
50 School of Humanities and Social Sciences majors
62 School of Natural and Environmental Sciences majors
14 School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs majors
17 School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics majors
21 members of Phi Beta Kappa
89% received Latin honors
33% will graduate summa cum laude
30% will graduate magna cum laude
26% will graduate cum laude
100% completed mentored research projects
100% participated in local community engagement projects
38% participated in two or more undergraduate research experiences
73% presented research or showed the results of their creative work at a professional conference, symposium or public forum
13% have published their research
66% participated in an internship and/or another relevant professional experience
34% participated in two or more internships
71% participated in four or more high-impact learning experiences
48% had at least one international experience
26 members of the Charleston Fellows Program
7 members of the International Scholars Program
17 participated in the Honors STEAM Entrepreneurship-Living Learning Community
1 was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship
2 were awarded a Gilman Scholarship
14 received the John Lewis Gervais, Jr. Award (awarded to Honors College students who graduate with a 4.0 GPA)
2 recipients of the Presidential Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Service
1 recipient of the Alexander Chambliss Connelley Award
1 recipient of the Stephen C. Osborne ’73 and George P. Watt Jr. Bonner Leader of the Year
* Numbers may change once final grades for spring 2026 are posted.
Undergraduate Class of 2026: Award Winners
Presidential Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Service
- David Byrd (Finance)
- Ella Jennings (Biochemistry and Chemistry)
Alexander Chambliss Connelley Award
- Cadence Brown (Theatre)
The Theodore S. Stern Cup
- Jalen Evans (Computer Science)
Stephen C. Osborne ’73 and George P. Watt Jr. Bonner Leader of the Year
- Piper Walrad (International Studies and Environmental and Sustainability Studies)
John Lewis Gervais Jr. Award
- Griffin Brown (Mathematics)
- Mary Carr (Communication and English)
- Gianna Cespedes (International Studies and Physical Education)
- Elizabeth Clark (English and Political Science)
- Alexandra Ford (Psychology and English)
- Ava Frazee (Political Science)
- Ella Jennings (Biochemistry and Chemistry)
- Georgia Kern (Psychology)
- Emily Kreek (Biology)
- Reese Michaelson (Systems Engineering)
- Sophia Mucci (Biochemistry and French and Francophone Studies)
- Akanksha Patwardhan (Physical Education)
- Emily Russell (Psychology)
- Lindsey Sellers (Psychology)
Graduate School Class of 2026: By the Numbers*
174 Master’s degree and graduate certificate candidates
8 M.A. in Communication
1 M.A. in English
9 M.A. in History
2 M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education
10 M.A.T. in Elementary Education
5 M.A.T. in Performing Arts Education
45 Master of Business Administration
9 Executive Master of Business Administration
8 M.Ed. in Teaching, Learning and Advocacy
5 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
9 Master of Public Administration
9 M.S. in Accountancy
9 M.S. in Child Life
4 M.S. in Mathematical Sciences
8 M.S. in Computer and Information Science
4 M.S. in Data Science and Analytics
6 M.S. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
5 M.S. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Master of Public Administration concurrent program
1 M.A.T in Multilingual Learners
7 M.S. in Marine Biology
3 Arts and Cultural Management Graduate Certificate
1 Urban and Regional Planning Graduate Certificate
3 Geospatial Graduate Certificate
2 Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
1 Operations Research Graduate Certificate
*Numbers may change once final grades for spring 2026 are posted. Also includes fall or summer graduates with permission to attend ceremony.
Graduate Class of 2026: Outstanding Graduate Students
- M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education: Abigail Ellett and Charlotte McCallum
- M.A.T. in Elementary Education: Grace Kais and Denzel Wright
- M.A.T. in Performing Arts: Audrey Black and Marielle Yasay
- Master of Business Administration: Matthew Cruse, Brian Fell, Salvatore Gargiulo, Ella Grant, Ashlyn Johnson, Christa Molter, Molly O’Keefe and Caden Wheeler
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing: Mary McCall and Grace Stroup
- Master of Public Administration: Rachel Knights
- M.S. in Accountancy: Wyatt Cummings and Reylin Sladics
- M.S. in Child Life: Kaitlyn Jackson
- M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences: Eric Beaver and Trevor Ritchie
- M.S. in Data Science and Analytics: Kirk Truax
- M.S. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies: Nicholas George Sturr and Kylie Brooke Warden
- M.S. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Master of Public Administration concurrent program: Marchant Steyer and Nora Walker
- M.S. in Mathematical Sciences: Natalie Huey and John Staubes
- M.S. in Marine Biology: Ashley Bobnar and Jesi Gibbs
- Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management: AnneLiese Trombly
- Graduate Certificate in Geospatial: Alfred Meola IV
Graduate Class of 2026: Award Winners
- Excellence in Experiential Learning: Matt Cruse
- Excellence in Service & Engagement: Rafael Guerra
- Excellence in Leadership: Kylie Warden
For information about the 2026 spring commencement ceremonies, visit the commencement webpage.
