Commencement
Explore information about regalia and memorabilia, including caps and gowns, cords, photography, diplomas, announcement cards and class rings.
In addition, the Bookstore offers a variety of commemorative merchandise for new alumni.
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Students who still need a cap and gown can pick up at the Mount Carmel Bookstore. Pre-orders will be available, as well as extra stock for students who have not yet ordered. Can’t make it to campus? Call 203-582-8640 to arrange shipping.
Store hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Your regalia package will include your cap, tassel, gown and a hood. They are free of charge and yours to keep. Note that honors cords are not included in this package; they are handed out at Commencement check-in.
A professional photographer from Island Photography will be on hand to take photos of each graduate as they cross the stage. Proofs of the photos will be sent to each graduate after the ceremony. Graduates can pre-register to receive proofs and add additional family and friends to receive proofs.
Guests will not be able to leave their seats to approach the stage area for photos.
Diplomas are mailed in June following the ceremonies. At the ceremony, you will receive a ceremonial certificate and diploma cover. (The exception is graduates of the School of Medicine, who will receive their diplomas on the day of their ceremony).
A program sheet with the Order of Exercises will be handed out at the ceremony. A full program listing the names of the graduates will be available on this Commencement website for those wishing to download a copy.
Honors cords denoting the university academic honors of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude will be distributed the day of the ceremony at the graduate check in. Honor society cords are the responsibility of each honor society to order and distribute. Please see your honor society adviser for more information.
Personalized announcement cards and class rings are available to order through Jostens.
Flowers and Quinnipiac merchandise will be available for purchase at the merchandise tent located at the back of the Quad. Credit and debit cards will be accepted. Guests are asked to maintain social distance.
All ceremonies will be live-streamed and recorded. The ceremony recording will be accessible following the ceremonies on this Commencement website. Watch the livestream for each ceremony
Graduates not attending in person will have their name read at the ceremony by their dean. This will be viewable via the livestream and recording of the ceremonies available on our website.
Explore information about this year's keynote speakers and programs for each ceremony, including a downloadable digital file with each graduate's name listed.
Explore resources and information about this year's Commencement ceremonies.
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