GET READY FOR IN-PERSON COMMENCEMENT
While the pandemic still poses great challenges, we feel that the time is right to hold live, on-site commencement events for those who wish to participate in person.
In-Person Strayer University Commencement 2021
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021 - 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Eastern Time
Location: Royal Farms Arena,
Baltimore, MD
*Registration is full for the 10am and 3pm in-person ceremonies*
Eligibility
All Strayer University
graduates, including those who participated in a 2020 or 2021 virtual
ceremony, as well as Strayer University students within two courses of
degree completion.
Health and safety
We will take every step possible to ensure the health and
safety of all participants in the 2021 in-person commencement. For
this reason, we are limiting the number of graduates who attend in person.
Additional requirements for graduates and guests include:
- Attending students will be required to provide signed waivers.
- Students may bring up to four guests, who must pre-register and must also provide signed waivers.
- Masks and social distancing will be required in all event spaces.
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Beginning 10.4.21, Strayer is mandating an additional safety
measure that each graduate and guest (ages 2 and up) must show
proof of a negative PCR COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to
the start of the commencement ceremony, or evidence of full
vaccination.
*An email will be sent closer to commencement detailing how
vaccination/PCR test documentation and waivers may be
submitted.
Future events may require more or less
strict requirements, depending on the protocols determined by the
university and state and local restrictions.
As we continue to monitor the national health situation and plan for commencement, we will post updates about plans and protocols for students and graduates who wish to attend.
Virtual ceremonies
We will continue to offer virtual ceremonies for those
graduates who prefer not to travel. Our next virtual event will take
place in conjunction with the in-person commencement on Dec. 4, 2021,
at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
We also look forward to livestreaming in-person events for guests who prefer a virtual experience or who are unable to attend.
2022 ceremonies
Our plans for in-person commencements in 2022 are still being
finalized. Check back here for the latest updates, or email our
commencement team if you have any questions.
We look forward to welcoming our graduates in Baltimore, whether in person or virtually.
DATES AND DEADLINES
Dec. 042021 |
In-Person Commencement • Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, MD • 10.00 AMRegistration Deadline : Friday, October 29, 2021 |
Dec. 042021 |
In-Person Commencement • Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, MD • 3.00 PMRegistration Deadline : Friday, October 29, 2021 |
Dec. 042021 |
Virtual Commencement • Online • 3.00 PMRegistration Deadline : Friday, October 29, 2021 |
In-person commencement is limited to the first 500
registrations per ceremony.
Cap & Gown Ordering Deadlines:
Virtual commencement
(optional): Friday, September 17
In-Person
commencement: Friday, October 29
Optional: If you would like to order a cap and gown for a photo to be shown during the virtual commencement ceremony, you should order your cap and gown by Friday, September 17. You may also wear Strayer branded gear or business attire for your photo. Submitting a photo is optional, and should be uploaded to your registration by Friday, October 29.
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.
2021 CAP & GOWN PRICING
Associate (black gown, black cap & tassel) - $38.00
Bachelor's (cap, gown, tassel & stole of gratitude) - $56.00
Master's (cap, gown, tassel & hood) - $57.00
*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 a 2020 in-person commencement ceremony that was cancelled, you may wear it to a future ceremony. If you are participating in virtual commencement, then we encourage you to wear it for a photo that you can upload to your registration, which will be shown during virtual commencement. 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 you do not order your cap and gown online by the deadline noted, you can still order online by choosing the "Student Not Attending" option. Please be advised that Jostens requires a 5-week lead time for shipping. For in-person ceremonies, you also have the option to 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.
