Graduation is a very special time when family, friends, faculty and students gather to celebrate the significant achievements of our graduates. The University will honor graduating students with a University-wide Commencement Ceremony. President Charles J. Dougherty will officially confer all degrees upon the graduates. The Baccalaureate Mass will precede this ceremony at 3 p.m. Diploma Ceremonies on Saturday, May 8, will personally honor each student with the traditional distribution of diploma jackets.
Friday May 7, 2010
Live webcasts: Baccalaureate Mass 3 p.m. | Commencement 5 p.m.
Schedule | RSVP Online
Students must RSVP for all events.
- Doors to the Palumbo Center will open at 2 p.m. for the Baccalaureate Mass.
- Graduates should report by 2:30 p.m. to the Auxiliary Gym in the Palumbo Center for procession into Mass.
- Once Mass begins, entry to the Palumbo Center will be curtailed until 4:15 p.m.
Regalia (Caps and Gowns)
Graduates must wear appropriate caps and gowns at all academic ceremonies. Order by phone or in person through Barnes & Noble @ Duquesne University.
Diploma Distribution
Diplomas are not automatically mailed to students. Graduates must provide their diploma handling instructions.
Handicap Access
Handicap seating for all events is available but limited. Please call the Office of University Events at 412.396.5131 to inform us of your needs.
