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
Student Union Ballroom
Livestream

10:30 a.m.

McAnulty College of Liberal Arts
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Livestream

2:00 p.m.

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Livestream

4:00 p.m.

Mary Pappert School of Music
Student Union Ballroom
Livestream

5:00 p.m.

John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences & College of Osteopathic Medicine
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Livestream

Saturday May 11, 2024

9:00 a.m. School of Nursing
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Livestream
12:00 p.m.

School of Education
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Livestream

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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