Information for Faculty and Staff

Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement Ceremony for Baccalaureate Degree recipients will be held at the DCU Center Arena and Convention Center on May 21, 2023.

Procession Check-In Time: 8:45 a.m.
Check-In Location: South Exhibition Hall via Door 2
Attire: Academic regalia required. Our University Bookstore can assist you with regalia rentals. Please be sure to order your regalia well in advance of commencement day. Rental costs depend on the robe, hood and accessories required.

Following the ceremony you may meet up with your students and their guests in the Exhibition Hall.


Two Commencement Ceremonies for Master's Degree recipients will be held on campus in the Dwight Performing Arts Center.

  • May 19, 2023 at 6:30pm
    • College of Arts and Humanities
    • College of Business
    • College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • May 20, 2023 at 10:00am
    • College of Education and Social and Behavioral Sciences

Procession Check-In Time: 1 hour prior to the ceremony
Check-In Location: Athletic Center Aerobics Room
Attire: Academic regalia required. Our University Bookstore can assist you with regalia rentals. Please be sure to order your regalia well in advance of commencement day. Rental costs depend on the robe, hood and accessories required.

Following the ceremonies you may meet up with your students and their guests on Larned Beach.

Those looking to process in any of the Commencement Ceremonies:

Pre-registration is required to be a part of the academic procession.

Volunteers

Anyone interested in volunteering to work behind the scenes, please register here and you will be given further instruction from Katie Hebert in the weeks leading up to the event.