There are three easy steps to attend Commencement:
1) RSVP, 2) Buy your cap and gown, and 3) Invite your family and friends!

You must notify the University that you are attending commencement by filling out the r.s.v.p. form, available through the main page of this Web site (beginning April 14).  The r.s.v.p. process will begin Monday, April 14 and the deadline is April 25. When you register, your name will be added to the RSVP List within 48 hours. You do not need to call to confirm that your registration was received. >> Go to RSVP Form

Caps & Gowns
Caps and Gowns can be purchased at the bookstore. The bookstore hosts a Grad Fair in March, but caps and gowns can be purchased anytime after that up until the day before graduation day.  Call the bookstore at 412-578-6164 for hours and information about caps and gowns.

Guests

Seating at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall is general admission.  No tickets are necessary.  Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please limit the number of guests you invite to no more than ten.

• Doors will open one hour prior to the ceremony.
• No one will be seated during the graduates’ procession into the auditorium.  The doors to the auditorium will remain closed until after the Invocation and President's Welcome.
• Latecomers will be seated at the commencement staff’s discretion.
• Open strollers are not permitted in the auditorium.

More Information

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