Celebrating our 17�Թ� Graduates

Graduation Information

Congratulations, Graduating Class of 2025! Please Join Us

We look forward to celebrating your academic achievements with your family and friends at our 65th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 27, 2025. You'll find all important dates and details here for preparing to participate in this culmination of your educational journey at 17�Թ�.

Friday, June 27 • 10 a.m. • Library Quad

65th Annual Commencement Ceremony June 27, 2025

Attend Grad Info Session • April 28

Join us virually for an info session on Monday, April 28 at 4–5 p.m. via Zoom to get your graduation questions answered.

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Important Dates & Deadlines Checklist

DATE	WHAT TO DO
ASAP	Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor to petition for graduation. Once you petition for graduation, make sure to RSVP for the commencement ceremony. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, June 6, 2025.
April 28 Monday	Attend our Grad Info Session at 4-5 p.m. via Zoom to get your graduation questions answered. Download our print-friendly Commencement 2025 Checklist for reference.
May 9 Friday	Want your name printed in the graduation commencement keepsake program? Make sure you petition for graduation by May 9, 2025 at 3 p.m.
May 11 Sunday	Apply to audition to become the Class of 2025 Student Speaker. Get more information here and complete the application.
June 6 Friday	Deadline to RSVP to participate in Commencement Ceremony.
June 6 Friday	The last day to to be mailed to your home is Friday, June 6. Regalia is available for purchase and through June 27.
June 27 Friday	ATTEND COMMENCEMENT Students meet in the Smithwick Theatre at 8:30 a.m. Family and friends go to the Library Quad 65th Annual Commencement Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. All welcome to join Reception immediately following ceremony in Smithwick Theatre Plaza.

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Commencement Information for Faculty and Staff

Faculty, Staff, and Administrators' Rental Regalia

Employees who would like to participate in the ceremony but need academic regalia may rent from our bookstore at no cost. Orders must be submitted by 8:59 pm on May, 27 2025.

Regalia Rental Form Instructions

Volunteer Opportunities

We need your help to make commencement an incredible experience for all who attend. Make a big impact on our graduating students and their guests by volunteering for the Commencement Crew!