Duquesne Kline Law School Graduation

Duquesne Kline Law Commencement 

Baccalaureate Mass

Parking

Graduation guests will be able to park in the Forbes Garage or Locust Garage- the gates will be open as parking is complimentary on graduation day.  To access the Locust Garage, guests can do one of the following:

• Take the Forbes Garage to the 7th Floor and cross over into the Locust Garage
• Take Forbes Avenue to Magee Street to Locust Street
• Take Forbes Avenue to Stevenson Street to Seitz or Bluff Street
• Take the Bluff Street exit from the Boulevard of the Allies westbound

Parking staff will also be on hand to direct your guests.

 

Graduation Checklist

• Fulfill all academic requirements set forth in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Policies and Procedures
• Submit a graduation application by the deadline established on the Duquesne Kline School of Law Academic Calendar.
  (Please be sure to type your name exactly as you would like it to appear on your degree.)

J.D. Degree Application

• Review the May 2026 Graduation Memo sent to your email
• Ensure that all tuition and fees are paid in full (Students who still have a balance with the University cannot participate in the Commencement ceremony or receive their degree)
• Attend the Graduation Fair and order your regalia
• Attend your division's class photo
• RSVP to the ceremony
• Complete the Career Services Office employment survey
• Pick up Graduation regalia in the Bookstore
• Review day of event details
• Attend the Commencement ceremony

Graduation Regalia

Graduates are required to wear the authorized Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University academic regalia provided through the University Bookstore.  Graduates may not wear a hood or cords from any other organization or school.

2026 Regalia Pricing

• Tam, Gown and Tassel- $136.97

Hood Options

• Borrow a hood from the School of Law at no cost
• Purchase a keeper hood- $62.99 (Total cost with other regalia- $199.96)
• Purchase a custom hood- $208.00 (Total cost with other regalia- $344.97)

School of Law Commencement Video Archives

Dates and Deadlines