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ECE Diploma Ceremonies
PhD Hooding Ceremony: May 10, 2024 | 1-2pm | Studio Theater, Cohon University Center, 1st Floor- PhD Reception: May 10, 2024 | 2-4pm | McKenna/Peter/Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center, 2nd Floor
- Master's Reception: May 10, 2024 | 6-8pm | Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
- Bachelor's Reception: May 11, 2024 | 3-4pm | Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center, 2nd Floor
ECE Commencement FAQs
Where and when should ECE graduates arrive?
Check-in Locations:
- PhD Ceremony: Lobby area outside Studio Theater on the 1st floor of the Cohon University Center
- Master's Ceremony: Lobby at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
- Bachelor's Ceremony: Caffee Room outside Rangos on the 2nd floor of the Cohon University Center
Do I need to bring my own QR code?
Do I need to RSVP to the ECE ceremonies?
Yes. A registration email will be sent in March to ECE graduates.
Do I need a cap and gown to attend commencement?
Can I have personal items with me?
You should NOT carry backpacks or purses during your ceremony. Please plan to leave any personal items with your guests/families or at the bag check area for your ceremony location.
Bag Check Locations:
MS Ceremony: Upstairs ballroom at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
PhD Ceremony: Caffee Room, CUC 2nd Floor
BS Ceremony: Caffee Room, CUC 2nd Floor
Are there assigned seats for graduates?
I am a doctoral candidate. Do I wear my hood during the procession?
I am a master’s graduate. Do I wear my hood during the procession?
My family is applying for a tourist visa. Where can I request supporting documentation?
Is there a guest limit?
I graduated in December. Do I need to bring my diploma to the May commencement ceremony?
I graduate in May 2024. When will I receive my diploma?
Who is eligible to walk in the ECE diploma ceremony?
Bachelor’s degree students who completed their degree in August 2023, December 2023, and expected May and August 2024 graduates.
Master’s degree students who completed their degree in August 2023, December 2023, and expected May and August 2024 graduates.
Doctoral degree students who have defended their dissertation and completed all degree requirements in August 2023, December 2023, and expected May 2024 graduates.
Who is eligible to get hooded at the ECE PhD ceremony?
Where do I park?
For the undergraduate and PhD ceremonies, the East Campus Garage is first come, first served. Once capacity is reached, guests will be directed to parking areas at Morewood, Tepper, and CIC. Please view this campus map for all parking areas.
For the MS ceremony, there is a public parking garage located below Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, accessible via Bigelow Boulevard. More information can be found on the parking garage website.