Class of 2024 Graduate

74th Commencement Exercises

Watch Ceremony

The 74th Commencement for Graduate Exercises will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Graduate Ceremony Speaker: Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon, Recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree.

Honorary Recipient: Carolyn M. Vermont

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

  • 9:30 a.m. - Graduate Commencement Exercises – Leo D. Mahoney Arena
  • 11:30 a.m. – Graduate School Reception – Kelley Center

CEREMONY

Where will the ceremony be held?
Will the ceremony be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend?
How long will the ceremony last?
How may I obtain a Commencement program?

TICKETS

How many tickets can I receive?
How are tickets obtained?
Where do I find my online ticket account?
What if I lost my tickets?
What if I do not have a ticket?
Do infants require a ticket?
Are there any special accessibility arrangements for guests?

REGALIA

What am I required to wear to Commencement?
How do I order my regalia?

GRADUATE SCHOOL RECEPTION

When will the Graduate School Reception take place?

GRADUATE EXPERIENCE

What mandatory items must be completed prior to Commencement?
When is the Commencement Guidelines meeting?
What are the Procession Instructions?
Will my picture be taken at Commencement?
Will there be printed announcements available for graduates to send to relatives and friends?
Where and when do I get my diploma?

GENERAL

Where should I park?
Are there any accessibile parking spaces?
When will the Stag Spirit Shop be open during Commencement Week?
How do I obtain a graduation invitation letter for international family members applying for a visitor’s visa?
Is there space available on campus for a private reception during Commencement weekend?
Where should I make a hotel reservation?
How do I stay connected with Fairfield after graduation?
What if my Commencement question was not addressed?

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

For Graduating Students

View the video from the Graduate Commencement Guidelines Meeting.

Celebrate Your Graduate

 

Commencement Photos

Graduates can locate their graduation photos online by visiting GradImages.com.

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