Students participating in the June ceremonies, please follow these steps:
1. Check that you meet all academic requirements
2. Apply for degree conferral
Degree conferral is the completion of your academic requirements and the awarding of your degree. To be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony you must first apply for degree conferral in Campus Connect.
3. RSVP by April 30 to participate in the June Ceremonies and reserve guest tickets
The RSVP for 2024 commencement will open in Winter Quarter.
Students can RSVP in Campus Connect beginning February 2. To RSVP to your college’s ceremony and reserve tickets, visit Campus Connect, click on the “Advising, Progress & Graduation” tile, and select “RSVP for Commencement.” Please note the RSVP for Commencement button will only be visible after you have applied for degree conferral (graduation).
The RSVP will reserve guest tickets, which are picked up at Commencement Pickup. Information about commencement will be sent by the university and by your college coordinator(s) below:
College of Communication: CMNAnnouncements@depaul.edu
College of Education: COEGraduation@depaul.edu
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (Undergrad): lasgraduation@depaul.edu
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (Graduate): lasgraduateoffice@depaul.edu
College of Science and Health: CSHGraduation@depaul.edu
Driehaus College of Business: Driehaus-Events@depaul.edu
Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media: CDMgraduation@depaul.edu
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business: Driehaus-Events@depaul.edu
School of Continuing and Professional Studies: scpsgraduation@depaul.edu
School of Music: a.weatherford@depaul.edu
The Theatre School: jwilli79@depaul.edu
4. Order your cap and gown by April 30
The regalia ordering site will open in Winter Quarter.
Regalia ordering through Herff Jones will be available beginning February 2. Graduates will have the option to ship regalia home (for a fee) or pick up items at the Commencement Pickup event (for free). Visit the Cap and Gown page for more details.
5. Attend Commencement Pickup
Commencement Pickup is the distribution of caps and gowns (if the campus pickup option was selected), guest tickets, reader card, and other important materials you will need for the day of your commencement ceremony. Visit the Commencement Pickup page for more details.
6. Check the Commencement ceremonies schedule your college's date, time, and location
Don't forget to share this information with your guests.