Commencement

Spring 2024 Commencement will be held on May 11. 

The ceremonies will last approximately two hours. The rain date is Sunday, May 12.

Where

Students must park in the Copernicus Parking Garage.

Line-up on the soccer field, located next to the football field.

If you are getting dropped off, the best location is the rotary next to Copernicus Parking Garage off Wells Street.

The ceremony takes place on the football field.

Only guests with disabilities are permitted to park in the Kaiser Lot at Arute Stadium. The stadium is accessible and the Kaiser Lot will have additional spaces.

Regalia

All eligible graduates should have received an email with information on how to order regalia. Orders for regalia close on April 17th. Please contact the Alumni Affairs Department at alumnidept@ccsu.edu with any questions.

What to Bring

Dress according to weather. If sunny, bring sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

Please wear appropriate footwear. You will be walking on grass, turf, asphalt, and staging.

Water stations will be on site for graduates. Water for purchase will be available for guests.

No alcoholic beverages permitted.

Order of Events

1. Students will check in and line up on the soccer field by school, as identified by large tents with signs.
2. Student procession from soccer field > football field > seats.
3. Commencement Speakers & Alma Mater (school song).
4. You will be guided across the stage and congratulated by Dr. Zulma R. Toro.
5. Conferral of degrees.
6. Allow the platform (stage) party to leave first, through center aisle.
7. Diploma case distribution will occur at the end of the ceremony, as you walk out.
   Be respectful and plan to remain seated for the entire ceremony.
8. Undergraduates should have their tassels on the right side during the ceremony.
   You will later move the tassel to the left.
9. Master's degree students should have their tassels on the left side.
10. Commencement will be livestreamed on the Central website.