Step 1: 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.
For deadline dates and more information on how to apply please follow the instructions available from DePaul Central. For further questions please contact DePaul Central at 312-362-8610 or dpcl@depaul.edu
Step 2: RSVP by April 9 to Attend
Commencement - June Ceremonies
Once you have applied for
degree conferral, you are eligible to RSVP to attend commencement
via Campus Connect. In Campus Connect, follow this navigation: Student Homepage > Academic Progress > RSVP for Commencement*. This link will not appear until you have applied for degree conferral (see Step 1 above). In the application you will be asked to provide instructions on how to pronounce your name. If you need assistance, we recommend using this website: NameShouts.
*The RSVP for commencement opens February 1, 2020.
Step 3: Purchase your Cap and Gown
After you submit your RSVP in Step 2 (see above), a link to the Barnes & Noble ordering site will automatically pop up. You are not able to purchase your cap and gown until you indicate you will attend the June ceremony. The deadline to purchase your Cap and Gown is April 9, 2020.