University Commencement Ceremony
For the university’s main commencement ceremony, graduates should arrive behind McMahon Hall at 8:45am and find the "School of Engineering” sign. They will process in two lines, in any order. For this first ceremony, the graduates may sit in any order within their school. Graduates are expected to wear their cap and gown, and carry their hoods on their left arm. Please visit the University website concerning the rain plan if needed.
For more main ceremony information, or information regarding the Honors Convocation and Baccalaureate mass, please visit: commencement.cua.edu
School of Engineering Diploma Ceremony
Time and Location
For the School of Engineering Diploma Ceremony, families and guests are invited to join us in the front of Pangborn Hall, rain or shine. The ceremony will begin immediately following the main ceremony. In the event that the University should go to a rain plan, the ceremony will begin at 11:45 a.m.
Seating
Parents and families do not need tickets, as seating will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be courteous to our older guests and families with small children. We will have limited reserved seating for guests with need.
Procession
Following the main ceremony (or no later than 11:30 a.m. in event of the the rain plan), graduates should gather on the ground floor of Pangborn Hall to line up in their assigned order. Signs will be posted so that you can line up alphabetically by degree. We hope to begin the procession at 11:45 a.m.
Commencement
After the faculty and graduates process into the ceremony, we will continue with the opening prayer, award announcements, student speech, and the conferral of degrees.
Diploma
During the commencement ceremony, graduates will receive their actual diploma from the Dean and Department Chairs.
Individual Photos
The photos of our School of Engineering graduates will be taken by a professional photographer and will be available for sale later this summer.
Reception
Parents and families, please join us for a reception in the lot behind Pangborn Hall immediately following the School of Engineering Diploma Ceremony. In the case of weather forcing us to hold the reception indoors, the Scullen Room and lobby on the first floor of Pangborn Hall will serve as our gathering place.
Disability Support Services
Individuals requesting accommodations for disabilities should contact at least one week prior to the event to request accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
We look forward to seeing you on May 13th for graduation!