Commencement
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The Commencement Fair will be taking place in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus on Tuesday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Graduates will be able to pick up their cap and gown (if they selected on-campus pick up), and also enjoy music, photos, treats, giveaways and games.
Graduates will be able to order their cap and gown online from February 20 to March 4. Instructions and the link to order will be sent to graduates’ emails on February 20.
Graduates who have ordered regalia and selected to pick it up on campus will be able to do so at Commencement Fair on Tuesday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Graduates that selected to have their regalia shipped will receive it at the address entered.
If you did not order your cap and gown online, you will still be able to pick one up at the Commencement Fair.
Your regalia package will include your cap, tassel, gown, and a hood. They are free of charge and yours to keep; they do not need to be returned. Please 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. You can pre-register to receive proofs and add additional family members to receive proofs.
Guests will not be able to leave their seats to approach the stage area for photos.
Graduates will receive a ceremonial certificate and diploma cover at the ceremony. In June, graduates will receive their hard copy diploma mailed to their permanent address. A digital copy of the diploma will also be emailed to the graduate’s Quinnipiac email address.
Printed programs will be available as you enter the Quad. You will also be able to download a PDF of the program to print on the day of the ceremony.
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.
All ceremonies will be livestreamed and recorded. The ceremony recording will be accessible following the ceremonies on this Commencement website.
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