Caps and Gowns
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:
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.
Photography
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.
Pre-register now
Guests will not be able to leave their seats to approach the stage area for photos.
Diplomas
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).
Programs
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.
Cords
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.
Announcement Cards / Class Rings
Personalized announcement cards and class rings are available to order through Jostens.
Order on Jostens website
Flowers / Merchandise
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.