Commencement
May 2019 Graduation
Graduation is quickly approaching . Come to the Kickoff to Graduation event to have all of your questions answered about the happenings during the Graduation Weekend. Click here for further information.
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Graduation is a very special time when family, friends, faculty and students celebrate the significant achievements of our graduates. Congratulations to our May 2019 graduating class!
Tickets are not required.
Commencement Schedule
Friday, May 10, 2019
Free parking will be available in Duquesne University's Forbes and Locust Garages.
| 9 a.m. |
Baccalaureate Mass |
Duquesne University Student Union Ballroom--Fourth Floor (Overflow seating will be available in the Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom, 5th Floor Power Center.) |
| 12 p.m. |
Graduate Student Ceremony (Master's and Doctoral Degree, and Graduate Certificate/Diploma Candidates) Students from all schools will participate and will be recognized individually by name to cross the stage and be offered congratulations by President Gormley and their deans. |
1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| 3 p.m. |
Undergraduate Student Ceremony (Baccalaureate Degree Candidates) Students from all schools will participate and will be recognized individually by name to cross the stage and be offered congratulations by President Gormley and their deans. |
1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
Saturday, May 18, 2019
| Pharmacy Commencement |
10:30 a.m. |
David L Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
Friday, May 24, 2019
| Law School Commencement |
11 a.m. |
David L Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
RSVP for May 10 Commencement, Mass or May 18 Pharmacy Commencement
Using the RSVP tabs below, please let us know if you are planning to attend Mass on May 10, the undergraduate or graduate commencement ceremony on May 10, or the Pharmacy commencement on May 18. Please also indicate the number of guests who will be joining you. If you wish to modify a RSVP you already submitted, please follow the "Edit Response" link in your original email confirmation.
Diploma Distribution
Diplomas are not automatically mailed to graduates. You must complete the diploma distribution tab below to provide a mailing address or to indicate that your preference is to pick your diploma up in the Office of the University Registrar.
The diploma release date is June 17, 2019.
Please note: All students expecting to graduate must apply for graduation. The forms below are not a degree application. To apply to graduate, you must log in to DORI no later than Friday, February 15, 2019, and follow this path: Self-Service Banner > Student Information > Student Records > Apply to Graduate
Regalia
Graduates must wear appropriate caps and gowns at commencement, available through the University Bookstore. Please visit the Regalia page or call the University Bookstore at 412.434.6626 regarding any regalia questions. If you prefer, you can email the University Bookstore.
University Commencement Ceremonies
- Tickets are not required to attend the events.
- Students must RSVP and register number of guests where indicated.
- Pharmacy students should use the separate Pharmacy RSVP tab on this page.
- For questions regarding Law School Commencement, please call 412.396.2268 or 412.396.6300.
- Please note: This is only an RSVP for commencement events. This is NOT a degree application.
Pharmacy Commencement Ceremony
- Tickets are not required to attend the events.
- Graduates must RSVP and register number of guests where indicated.
- For questions regarding Pharmacy Commencement, please call 412.396.6393.
- Please note: This is only an RSVP for commencement events. This is NOT a degree application.
Please note that this form is not a graduation application. To apply to graduate, you must log in to DORI no later than Friday, February 15, 2019, and follow this path: Self-Service Banner > Student Information > Student Records > Apply to Graduate
Getting to Duquesne University
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On-campus parking, including the Forbes Avenue and Locust garages, will be available to graduates and guests without charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who need special disability parking arrangements, should contact 412.396.5267.
Pittsburgh Attractions and Accommodations
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