STRAYER UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
Eligibility Requirements
Associate, bachelor's, master's and JWMI graduates, and students who are within two courses of degree completion at the time of the ceremony, are eligible to participate in a commencement ceremony.
Additional Information
- Diplomas are NOT handed out at ceremonies and participating in a ceremony is optional.
- Only those registered for a ceremony by the deadline date noted will be able to participate in the ceremony.
- Eligible graduates may participate in a future ceremony if desired since there isn't a time limit for graduates to participate.
- Eligible graduates may also participate in both a virtual AND in-person ceremony if they are registered for each ceremony separately.
Commencement ceremonies may be cancelled at any time due to unforeseen circumstances and events. In the event of a cancellation, Strayer University will update graduates on options as soon as the information is available. Since Strayer University is not able to reimburse travel funds, we encourage commencement participants to consider refundable travel options whenever possible to provide the most flexible experience.
If you have specific questions about commencement or your eligibility to participate in a ceremony, please contact our commencement team or visit the FAQs section.
2026 In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Baltimore Commencement
Baltimore Commencement
CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD
3:00 P.M. ET - All Degree Candidates
Registration Deadline: May 8, 2026
Cap & Gown Deadline: May 8, 2026
This is an in-person ceremony ONLY. Tickets are NOT required for this event; graduates are welcome to bring as many guests as desired! Guest seating is first-come, first-served.
Greenville Commencement
Greenville Commencement
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, SC
3:00 P.M. ET - All Degree Candidates
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026
Cap & Gown Deadline: October 30, 2026
This is an in-person ceremony ONLY. Tickets are NOT required for this event; graduates are welcome to bring as many guests as desired! Guest seating is first-come, first-served.
*If you are unable to participate in-person, please make sure to register for the virtual ceremony separately by the deadline date noted.
2026 Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Virtual Commencement
Virtual Commencement
3:00 P.M. ET - All Degree Candidates
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026
Cap & Gown Deadline: September 18, 2026
Photo Upload Deadline: October 30, 2026
NOTE: Ordering a cap and gown and uploading a photo are NOT required for virtual commencement. If you choose to submit a photo, you may wear a cap and gown, Strayer branded gear, or business casual attire. If you would like to wear a cap and gown for your photo, you will need to order from Jostens by the deadline date noted above.
PHOTO: Photos are submitted during registration. If you would like to submit a photo but do not have one ready yet, you can still register now and submit a photo later by modifying your registration. Photos are due by October 30, 2026.
CEREMONY INFORMATION
Commencement attire
Order your cap and gown online
- Graduates participating in an in-person ceremony are required to wear a cap and gown during the ceremony.
- Graduates participating in virtual commencement are required to purchase a cap and gown.
Health & safety protocols for in-person commencement
Mask wearing is optional for in-person events. Commencement ceremonies may require heightened protocols as determined by the University as well as state and local requirements that may be in place when commencement ceremonies are held. We will keep graduates informed if there are changes to current protocols as we near commencement.
