Commencement Ceremony and GradFest

The GradFest is an on-campus celebration where students can pick up their caps, gowns, tassels and gifts from the College and Alumni Association and pose for photographs with their family and friends.

The GradFest 2022 experience will take between 15 and 45 minutes. Each GradFest participant must follow our Covid-19 protocols while on campus. In addition, each participant (over 2 years of age) must wear a face covering on campus; N95 or KN95 masks are recommended. While supplies last, GradFest helpers will distribute KN95 masks.

Details and information about reserving a time slot for photos will be emailed to students who submitted graduation applications prior to Feb. 15, 2022.

Graduates can receive Grad Packs via mail if they are unable to come to campus or do not feel safe doing so.  Grad Packs include a diploma cover and scroll, an Alumni t-shirt, and more.

The Virtual Commencement Ceremony recognizes graduates and their achievements. This event will be pre-recorded and available to view on May 13.

Please visit the Virtual Celebration webpage for further details on our Celebration 2022 Virtual Graduation.

Graduation is the completion of all degree, diploma, or certificate requirements as recorded on an official transcript. Students must submit a Graduation Application to the Registration and Records Office in order to have their record reviewed for program completion.

Commencement is the ceremony to celebrate the completion of a degree, diploma, or certificate. Students who apply for graduation are invited to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.

Students who applied for graduation by Feb. 15, 2022, will receive a confirmation email. If you are unsure if you are still on track to graduate, check out these additional resources on AskUs:

• Am I Ready to Graduate?
• When Will I Get my Degree/Diploma/Certificate?

Or call the Student Services team at 612-659-6000.