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.

DATES AND DEADLINES

May. 18

2019

Yuengling Center • Tampa, Florida • 3.00 PM

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline : Friday, April 19, 2019

Jun. 22

2019

Capital One Arena • Washington, District of Columbia • 3.00 PM

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline : Friday, May 24, 2019

Aug. 10

2019

Spectrum Center • Charlotte, North Carolina • 3.00 PM

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline : Friday, July 12, 2019

Oct. 12

2019

Infinite Energy Arena • Atlanta, Georgia • 3.00 PM

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline : Friday, September 13, 2019

Dec. 07

2019

Royal Farms Arena • Baltimore, Maryland • 3.00 PM

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline : Friday, November 08, 2019

The 2020 ceremony dates and locations will be released in late January 2020.

COMING SOON

COMMENCEMENT ATTIRE

After registering for a 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 a ceremony are required to wear a cap and gown during the ceremony.

 

2019 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.

Announcements, rings, diploma frames and more are also available to purchase through the cap and gown ordering link available in late January!

 

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.