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Class of 2024 Student Communication

​​​​Law Ceremony

 

Dear College of Law graduate,

 

Please accept our heartfelt congratulations on being so close to earning your DePaul degree! We understand you applied to graduate or may be close to earning enough credits to graduate this academic year. This accomplishment truly exemplifies your hard work and perseverance to complete your degree. We are extremely proud of your academic achievements and look forward to celebrating with you at DePaul’s commencement ceremony in May.

 

On that note, we wanted to share the 2024 College of Law commencement ceremony date and time, so that you, your family, and friends can begin planning now for this milestone event. Detailed information about the ceremony will be shared in January via email and on the commencement website.


Ceremony date and time

Saturday, May 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Doors open at 10:00 a.m.)
The Chicago Theatre


Tickets

DePaul provides each graduating student free general admission tickets. Ticket availability will be determined by the number of expected graduates in attendance. Ticket allotments will be communicated in January.


Purchasing regalia 

To participate in your commencement ceremony, a cap and gown are required. The Herff Jones ordering site is expected to launch in February. Master's and Juris Doctor regalia include a cap, gown, tassel, and hood.

 

What’s next?

As your graduation approaches, be on the lookout for more important information. In the coming months, we will share details about tickets, the lottery to receive additional tickets, and regalia ordering via email, Newsline, and the commencement website.

 

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to your college's commencement coordinator at lawevents@depaul.edu or email commencement@depaul.edu.

Again, congratulations from all of us at DePaul!

 


Sincerely,
The Office of University Events

 
 

*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.

Dear College of Law Graduate,

 

Your 2024 commencement ceremony is fast approaching! We look forward to celebrating with you at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, May 18. Below is a list of upcoming deadlines and to-do items to prepare for your commencement.

 

KEY DATES & DEADLINES

  • Feb 2: Ticket RSVP and regalia ordering forms open
  • Feb 5, 9am: Guest Ticket Lottery form opens
  • Apr 10: Deadline to create a (free) Ticketmaster account to receive your digital tickets
  • Apr 15: Deadline to RSVP for tickets, purchase regalia, and enter the guest ticket lottery
  • May 15-16: Attend Commencement Pickup on campus
  • May 18: Attend commencement ceremony at The Chicago Theatre

 

CEREMONY RSVP, TICKETS & REGALIA ORDERING
Graduates must RSVP to the ceremony to reserve tickets and must purchase regalia by April 15. All graduates will receive nine (9) total tickets—one for the graduating student and eight guest tickets.

 

GUEST TICKET LOTTERY
Beginning Monday, February 5, at 9 a.m. (CST), the ticket lottery will open for Law graduates to request up to five (5) additional guest tickets from the unclaimed ticket pool. The deadline to enter the lottery is April 15.

 

Tickets will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Ticket availability is dependent on attendance at commencement.

 

To be eligible, graduates must have first filled out the Law Commencement RSVP form. When filling out the lottery form, please use the same contact information entered in the RSVP form to ensure that all tickets are added to your Ticketmaster account.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For the most up-to-date information about commencement, please visit the commencement website.

 

 

Sincerely,

Office of University Events
DePaul University

 

*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.

Dear College of Law Graduate,

 

Your 2024 commencement ceremony is fast approaching! We look forward to celebrating with you at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, May 18. Below is a list of upcoming deadlines and to-do items to prepare for your commencement.

 

 

KEY DATES & DEADLINES

  • Feb 2: Ticket RSVP and regalia ordering forms opened
  • Feb 5, 9am: Guest Ticket Lottery form opened
  • Apr 10: Deadline to create a (free) Ticketmaster account to receive your digital tickets
  • Apr 15: Deadline to RSVP for tickets, purchase regalia, and enter the guest ticket lottery
  • May 15-16: Attend Commencement Pickup on campus
  • May 18: Attend commencement ceremony at The Chicago Theatre

 

 

CEREMONY RSVP, TICKETS & REGALIA ORDERING
Graduates must RSVP to the ceremony to reserve tickets and must purchase regalia by April 15. All graduates will receive nine (9) total tickets—one for the graduating student and eight guest tickets.

 

 

GUEST TICKET LOTTERY
On Monday, February 5, at 9 a.m. (CST), the ticket lottery opened for Law graduates to request up to five (5) additional guest tickets from the unclaimed ticket pool. The deadline to enter the lottery is April 15.

 

Tickets will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Ticket availability is dependent on attendance at commencement.

 

To be eligible, graduates must have first filled out the Law Commencement RSVP form. When filling out the lottery form, please use the same contact information entered in the RSVP form to ensure that all tickets are added to your Ticketmaster account.

 

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For the most up-to-date information about commencement, please visit the commencement website.

 

 

Sincerely,

Office of University Events
DePaul University

 

 

*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.

Dear College of Law Graduate,

 

Your 2024 commencement ceremony is almost a month away! This is your final reminder to purchase regalia if you haven’t already for the commencement ceremony on May 18 at The Chicago Theatre.

 

 

KEY DATES & DEADLINES

  • Apr 10: Deadline to create a (free) Ticketmaster account to receive your digital tickets
  • Apr 15: Deadline to RSVP for tickets, purchase regalia, and enter the guest ticket lottery
  • May 15-16: Attend Commencement Pickup on campus
  • May 18: Attend commencement ceremony at The Chicago Theatre

 

 

CEREMONY RSVP, TICKETS & REGALIA ORDERING
Graduates must RSVP to the ceremony to reserve tickets and must purchase regalia by April 15. You must purchase regalia by the deadline.

 

All graduates will receive nine (9) total tickets—one for the graduating student and eight guest tickets.

 

 

GUEST TICKET LOTTERY
The deadline to enter the ticket lottery is April 15. Graduates can enter the lottery to receive up to an additional five (5) guest tickets.

 

Tickets will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Ticket availability is dependent on attendance at commencement.

 

To be eligible, graduates must have first filled out the Law Commencement RSVP form. When filling out the lottery form, please use the same contact information entered in the RSVP form to ensure that all tickets are added to your Ticketmaster account.

 

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For the most up-to-date information about commencement, please visit the commencement website.

 

 

Sincerely,

Office of University Events
DePaul University

 

 

*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.

Dear College of Law Graduate,

 

With the RSVP and Guest Ticket Lottery period closed, we wanted to share some information about your tickets for Law commencement.

 

DIGITAL TICKETS

You will receive xx total tickets, including one ticket for yourself.

 

All digital tickets will be uploaded to your Ticketmaster account 1-2 weeks before the ceremony. Instructions for sharing tickets with your guests can be found here.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For the most up-to-date information about commencement, please visit the commencement website.

 

 

Sincerely,

Office of University Events
DePaul University

 

 

*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.


June Ceremonies

 

Dear graduate,

 

Please accept our heartfelt congratulations on being so close to earning your DePaul degree! We understand you applied to graduate or may be close to earning enough credits to graduate this academic year. This accomplishment truly exemplifies your hard work and perseverance to complete your degree. We are extremely proud of your academic achievements and look forward to celebrating with you at DePaul’s commencement ceremony in June.  

 

On that note, we wanted to share the 2024 commencement ceremony dates and times, so that you, your family and friends can begin planning now for this milestone event.  


Ceremony date and time

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Wintrust Arena 

  • Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
    8:00-10:30 a.m. (Doors open at 7:00 a.m.)
  • College of Communication and the College of Education
    1:00-3:30 p.m. (Doors open at 12:00 p.m.)
  • College of Science and Health, School of Music, and The Theatre School
    6:00-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)

 

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Wintrust Arena  

  • Driehaus College of Business (undergraduate only)
    8:00-10:30 a.m. (Doors open at 7:00 a.m.)
  • Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
    1:00-3:30 p.m. (Doors open at 12:00 p.m.)
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies
    6:00-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)


Tickets

DePaul provides each graduating student six free general admission tickets. More information on tickets will be shared during the winter quarter via email, Newsline, and the commencement website.  


Purchasing regalia 

To participate in your commencement ceremony, a cap and gown are required. The Herff Jones ordering site is expected to launch in February. 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. 

 

The link to order regalia as well as the deadline will be shared in winter quarter via email, Newsline, and the commencement website. 

 

What’s next?

As your graduation approaches, be on the lookout for more important information. In the coming months, we will share details about tickets, regalia ordering, and the student speaker application via email, Newsline, and the commencement website.  

 

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to your college's commencement coordinator or email commencement@depaul.edu  

Again, congratulations from all of us at DePaul! 

 


Sincerely,
The Office of University Events

 
 

*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.

Hello,

In just a few months, DePaul will celebrate its 125th Commencement!

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.

·    Feb 2: Ceremony RSVP, regalia ordering, (extra) guest ticket lottery, and student speaker application sites open

·    Mar 10: Deadline to apply to be your ceremony’s student speaker

·    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, 11-12: Attend Commencement Pickup event (June 5-6 for Loop colleges; June 11-12 for LPC colleges)

·    June 15-16: Attend your commencement ceremony


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.

Student Speaker Application
Do you have an inspiring or encouraging message for your fellow graduates? All graduating students are welcome to apply to be the student speaker at their college’s  commencement ceremony. All applications must be received by Sunday, March 10. Please visit the Student Speaker page for information about submission eligibility and the application process.

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.

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.

Hello,

DePaul’s 125th Commencement is less than 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 – Due April 30
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 – Due April 30
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 – Due April 30
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