Hello,
DePaul’s 125th Commencement is almost two months away!
As a member of the Class of 2024, please review this email carefully for information about deadlines, the ceremony RSVP, reserving tickets, purchasing regalia, and other important commencement details.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Below are some key dates and deadlines on your road to commencement. The full ceremony schedule is available here and at the bottom of this email.
· Apr 30: Deadline to RSVP to your ceremony, purchase regalia, and enter the (extra) guest ticket lottery
· Early May: Guest ticket lottery results emailed to entrants
· June 5-6: Loop Colleges – Commencement Pickup event for reader card, tickets, and regalia (if shipped to campus)
· June 11-12: Lincoln Park Colleges – Commencement Pickup event for reader card, tickets, and regalia (if shipped to campus)
· June 14: Baccalaureate Mass
· June 15-16: Commencement ceremonies
Ceremony RSVP & Guest Tickets
You will receive six (6) guest tickets for your ceremony in June. To RSVP to your college’s ceremony and reserve tickets, visit Campus Connect and select the Advising, Progress & Graduation tile, then RSVP for Commencement. Your six guest tickets will be reserved once you submit your RSVP for the ceremony. You will be able to pick up your tickets at Commencement Pickup. More information about the pickup event will be shared with you in spring quarter.
Please note the RSVP button will only be visible after you have applied to receive your degree. The deadline to RSVP and reserve tickets is Tuesday, April 30.
Guest Ticket Lottery
If you are seeking more than six guest tickets, be sure to enter the Guest Ticket Lottery for a chance to receive additional tickets from the unclaimed ticket pool. The deadline to enter the lottery is Tuesday, April 30. You will be notified of the lottery results in early May. If selected, you may collect your original six tickets and tickets awarded through the lottery at the Commencement Pickup event in June.
Regalia Ordering
To participate in your commencement ceremony, all graduates must wear regalia, which can be purchased through Herff Jones. The deadline to order regalia is Tuesday, April 30. Refer to the Cap and Gown page on the commencement website for pricing and additional details.
Bachelor’s degree regalia includes a cap, gown, tassel, and red stole. Master’s and doctoral degree regalia includes a cap, gown, tassel, and hood. You are welcome to wear additional stoles and organization cords and decorate your cap for the ceremony.
You may choose to have your regalia shipped to your home (shipping fee applies) or to pick up your regalia on campus at Commencement Pickup (no shipping fees). You will be given this option when placing your order.
Cultural Graduation Celebrations
In addition to DePaul’s commencement, the university’s identity-specific cultural and resource centers also host graduation celebrations. Please visit this page for event and RSVP information for the Graduation Celebration for Students of African Descent, Graduation for DePaul APIDA Students, Latinx Graduation Celebration, and Lavender Graduation.
Baccalaureate Mass
Begin commencement weekend in a spirit of prayer with the DePaul community. Students, their families, and DePaul faculty, staff, and administrators of all faith traditions are invited to attend the annual Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, June 14 to celebrate and give thanks for our graduating seniors.
Graduates are invited to participate in the procession wearing their academic regalia. Please RSVP to attend here. For more information, visit this page.
Further Information
For more detailed and up-to-date information, please visit DePaul’s commencement website. As the ceremony dates near, we will send important information directly to your DePaul email address. Follow the commencement Facebook page and Instagram account for additional updates and reminders.
In the meantime, if you have any questions not answered on the commencement website, please reach out to your college's commencement coordinator (bottom of the page) or email commencement@depaul.edu.
We look forward to celebrating your academic achievements and this special milestone with you at DePaul’s commencement ceremonies in June.
Sincerely,
Office of University Events
DePaul University
DePaul University 2024 June Commencement Schedule
Saturday, June 15, 2024, Wintrust Arena
· 8:00 am: Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
· 1:00 pm: College of Communication and College of Education
· 6:00 pm: College of Science and Health, School of Music, and The Theatre School
Sunday, June 16, 2024, Wintrust Arena
· 8:00 am: Driehaus College of Business (undergraduate only)
· 1:00 pm: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
· 6:00 pm: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and School of Continuing and Professional Studies
*Participating in the commencement ceremony is optional and does not equate to degree completion. It is a student's responsibility to review their Degree Progress Report to ensure they are on track to complete the requirements and verify their completion term. Students may apply for degree conferral in Campus Connect; please be aware that submitting an online application does not guarantee a degree will be granted from DePaul University. Additionally, regardless of participation at commencement, students will not receive a diploma until all outstanding financial obligations have been fulfilled. Students should contact their Academic Advisors and DePaul Central with questions.