STRAYER UNIVERSITY 2024 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. Only those registered for a ceremony by the deadline date noted will be able to participate in the ceremony.
Eligible graduates have the option to participate in a future commencement ceremony since there isn't a time limit for when graduates walk. Eligible graduates may also participate in both a virtual and in-person ceremony as long as they're registered for each ceremony separately.
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.
The 2025 commencement schedule has not been finalized. We expect to announce the schedule and open registration in January. We will make sure to provide any updates as they are available.
2024 Dates & Deadlines
Greenville Commencement
Greenville Commencement
Bon Secours Wellness Arena,
Dear Graduates,
We hope this message finds you safe.
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Greenville, SC as well as surrounding communities, Strayer’s commencement ceremony scheduled for this Saturday, October 5, 2024, has been cancelled.
We understand this news may also be disappointing for you and your families who have been looking forward to celebrating your significant milestone. We hope that this decision will allow for students and families to focus on their safety and help us reduce our impact on regional resources as clean up continues.
Please be assured that we are actively working on potential options to reschedule the ceremony and will provide more information as soon as possible. Your patience and understanding during this time are greatly appreciated.
We are committed to celebrating your achievements in a manner that is both safe and memorable.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued perseverance and dedication.
If you have any questions, please contact commencement@strayer.edu.
December Virtual Commencement
December Virtual Commencement
10:00 AM ET -
Registration Deadline: November 1, 2024
Cap & Gown Deadline (Optional): September 20, 2024
Photo Upload Deadline (Optional): November 1, 2024
NOTE: Ordering a cap & gown and uploading a photo are NOT required for virtual commencement. If you choose to submit a photo, you may wear a cap & gown, Strayer branded gear, or business casual attire. If you would like to wear a cap & gown for your photo, you will need to order from Jostens by the deadline noted above in order to receive it on time to submit your photo.
PHOTO: Photos are submitted during registration. If you would like to submit a photo during registration 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 November 1st.
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.
