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ABOUT THIS SPECIAL EVENT

Commencement is exciting for you and your loved ones who have supported you
along your higher education journey.

Associate, bachelor’s, master’s and JWMI students: You are eligible to participate in a commencement ceremony if you are within  TWO courses of completing your degree at the time of the ceremony. This does NOT include courses you are already enrolled in at the time of the ceremony.

Interested students must register to participate in a ceremony by the deadline dates noted below.


**We are excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for Summer Virtual Commencement!** Register below by Friday, July 10th and upload a photo during registration to be shown during the ceremony. Visit our Virtual Commencement page for additional FAQs. 
 

Out of an abundance of caution and to limit potential exposure to COVID-19, Strayer University is cancelling Washington, D.C. commencement scheduled for June 27, 2020, Orlando commencement scheduled for August 1, 2020, and Atlanta commencement scheduled for October 3, 2020. Information about registration modification and other general information has been emailed to you. Please contact commencement@strayer.edu for specific questions. We regret having to make this decision, but your safety is our top priority.

DATES AND DEADLINES

Aug. 15

2020

Summer Virtual Commencement • Online • 10.00 AM

Registration Deadline : Friday, July 10, 2020

Dec. 05

2020

Royal Farms Arena • Baltimore, Maryland • 3.00 PM

Registration Deadline : Friday, November 06, 2020

The 2021 ceremony dates and locations will be released in January 2021.

REGISTER NOW

COMMENCEMENT ATTIRE

After registering for an in-person commencement ceremony, students should order their cap and gown online by the deadline date noted above.

  • Students MUST have a registration confirmation number to order a cap and gown.
  • Students participating in an in-person ceremony are required to wear a cap and gown during the ceremony.

 

2020 CAP & GOWN PRICING

Associate (black gown, black cap & tassel) - $34.00
Bachelor's (cap, gown, tassel & stole of gratitude) - $52.00
Master's (cap, gown, tassel & hood) - $55.00

*Prices above do not include shipping fees and sales tax.

Graduation packages, announcements, rings, diploma frames and more are also available to purchase through the cap and gown ordering link!


*If you already purchased your cap and gown for the Dallas, D.C., Orlando, or Atlanta ceremonies, you may wear it to another ceremony. If you’d like to return your cap and gown, please contact Jostens directly at 1-800-854-7464. Full refunds will be given for unopened packages.

ORDERING CAPS AND GOWNS AFTER THE DEADLINES

If students do not order their cap and gown online by the deadline, they can purchase the day of the ceremony in the graduate area when doors open. Late fees will be incurred.

For all questions related to caps and gowns, please contact Jostens directly at 1-800-854-7464.