Frequently Asked Questions

Friday, May 16, 2025

Ceremony in the Main Auditorium at 3:30 p.m.

Timing (Approximate)

• 2:30 p.m. -Student arrival, check-in, and line up in the Frederick Douglas Unity House, Ground Floor of the Marketplace (across from the Campus Center).
  • Guest arrival and check-in in the Campus Center.
• 3:30 p.m. - Ceremony begins.
• 5:30 p.m. - Recession begins.

The Ceremony is in the Main Auditorium. Students and guests should park in Lots 4, 5, or 6 and walk towards the center of Campus.

• Student arrival, check-in, and line up in the Frederick Douglas Unity House, Ground Floor of the Marketplace (across from the Campus Center).
• Guest arrival and check-in in the Campus Center.

There will be signs and greeters to tell you where to go. You can review our campus map too.

To cross the stage, you'll need to look the part. Order your cap and gown! The last day to order your cap and gown is March 5.

Caps and gowns will be delivered to the Law School for pick-up. We expect them to be delivered in early May. You will receive an email inviting you to pick them up at Dean Cahill's office when they become available. Please be certain you have met all graduation requirements, including all career services requirements, in advance of picking up your cap and gown.

Yes. To ensure everyone can fit comfortably and safely in the Main Campus Auditorium, we must place a limit on the number of tickets each student receives.

More information on tickets will be announced soon.

For guests unable to get tickets, we will have a viewing party for the ceremony right across the way at the Marketplace. Guests attending the viewing party are encouraged to attend the reception in the Campus Center after the ceremony's conclusion.

Students and guests should park in Lots 4, 5, or 6. There will be greeters to help direct you where to go.

Yes, your ceremony will stream via the Law Commencement website.