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Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportCommencement
Carlow University Commencement 2026
Students who graduated in Fall 2025, or will graduate in Spring or Summer 2026 are invited to participate in the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9th, 2026.
Graduation Information
A graduation application is required from all students completing degrees or certificates in the spring or summer. If you finished your degree in the fall, we already have your grad app, and you do not need to apply again. The grad app is not the RSVP to Commencement, but we use it to generate the list of students to invite to the ceremony.
Submit your grad app in Self Service by the end of March to be included in the ceremony program (fall graduates do not need to apply again). Even if you are not attending the ceremony, a grad app is required . Summer graduates should select “summer” as their graduation term. For instructions and more detailed information visit our MyCarlow page: https://my.carlow.edu/pages/office-of-the-registrar#Graduation
The Commencement Ceremony
An email from our Commencement partner, Tassel, will be sent to graduating students’ Carlow emails on March 18th with instructions for submitting your RSVP to the ceremony and requesting tickets for your guests.
Tickets
Students may request up to 10 tickets for their family and friends. All guests over the age of three will require a ticket. The tickets will be issued to you electronically when you submit the form through Tassel after March 18th.
Caps and Gowns
Caps and gowns are ordered through our Barnes and Noble partner, Herff-Jones.
Place your order here by the deadlines noted below: https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_carlow/
Pick up at Bookstore: March 17th, 2026
Ship to home by April 12th, 2026
For more information contact the Carlow bookstore at bookstore@carlow.edu or 412-578-6164.
Students or Guests needing ADA Accommodations
We will make accommodations for both students and guests who have a disability to ensure that their graduation experience is welcoming and inclusive.
An ASL interpreter will be on stage for the ceremony, and a designated guest seating area will be assigned within sight of the interpreter.
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is fully accessible. Details can be found here: https://www.pittsburghcc.com/dlcc-accessibility-info/
When students RSVP to attend the ceremony, they will be asked to provide information about accommodation needs, for themselves, or a guest, if desired. Students and guests can also request accommodations by filling out this form: Commencement ADA Accommodations Request – Fill out form
Parking at the Convention Center
The downtown area on a Saturday afternoon will be very busy, and there could be construction projects that cause delays. Note this information below and plan accordingly:
- A 700-car parking garage with an 7′ 8″ clearance is available at the Convention Center. The entrance is located on 10th Street. For more information, please visit: Alco Parking Corporation. The fee is determined by Alco.
- You may also visit ParkPGH.org for real time parking availability in the downtown area.
- You can reserve and pay in advance for downtown parking using the ParkWhiz app.
More information and directions can be found on the DLLCC site: https://www.pittsburghcc.com/directions-parking/
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