Students are required to RSVP for themselves and their guests. Information about the RSVP process will be emailed to students in the near future.
We look forward to recognizing our graduates at our Spring Commencement Ceremony. The Baccalaureate Mass will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Student Union Ballroom followed by the Commencement ceremonies as indicated below. Door will open approximately 45 minutes prior to the beginning of each ceremony.
May 2024 Commencement
Friday, May 10, 2024
8:30 a.m. |
Baccalaureate Mass |
10:30 a.m. |
McAnulty College of Liberal Arts |
2:00 p.m. |
Palumbo-Donahue School of Business |
4:00 p.m. |
Mary Pappert School of Music |
5:00 p.m. |
John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences & College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Saturday May 11, 2024
9:00 a.m. | School of Nursing UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse Livestream |
12:00 p.m. |
School of Education |
3:00 p.m. | School of Science and Engineering UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse Livestream |
Saturday May 18, 2024
10:30 a.m. | School of Pharmacy UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse Livestream |
2:30 p.m. | Thomas R. Kline School of Law UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse Livestream |
Regalia
Graduates must wear appropriate caps and gowns at commencement, which are available through Barnes and Noble Bookstore. You can also email the bookstore at bksduquesne@bncollege.com or call (412) 434-6626 with any questions about regalia.
Guest Seating
No tickets are required for Commencement. It is very important that you register for the ceremony using the RSVP link when available.
Gates to the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse will open 45 minutes prior to the ceremony. Accessible seating is available on the 2nd floor. Ushers will direct guests to these seats. It is strongly recommended those who have physical limitations bring their own wheelchair.
Questions?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Conference and Event Services at universityeventsFREEDUQUESNE or (412) 396-6033.
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