STRAYER UNIVERSITY 2023 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.
2023 Dates & Deadlines
Washington, D.C. Commencement
Washington, D.C. Commencement
Capital One Arena,
10:00 A.M. ET -
Registration Deadline: May 19, 2023
Cap & Gown Deadline: May 19, 2023
GRADUATE & GUEST INFORMATION: We do NOT have a limit on graduate registrations and guest tickets are NOT required for the DC commencement ceremony; graduates are welcome to bring as many guests as desired.
Atlanta Commencement
Atlanta Commencement
Gas South Arena,
10:00 A.M. ET -
Registration Deadline: August 11, 2023
Cap & Gown Deadline: August 11, 2023
GRADUATE LIMIT: Due to venue restrictions, seating is limited to the first 1,000 REGISTERED GRADUATES. Registration will close once capacity is reached, or on August 11, 2023 - whichever comes first.
GUEST LIMIT: Due to venue restrictions, eight guest tickets will be given out per graduate. Lap children 5 & under do NOT need a ticket.
December Virtual Commencement
December Virtual Commencement
10:00 AM ET -
Registration Deadline: October 27, 2023
Cap & Gown Deadline (Optional): September 15, 2023
Photo Upload Deadline (Optional): October 27, 2023
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.
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.
