Commencement

Congratulations to our graduates! On this page, you'll find information about Spring Commencement celebrations, submitting your degree conferral, ordering regalia, and more. All students graduating in Spring 2024, as well as those who graduated in August and December 2023, are invited to participate in this ceremony.

Submit Degree Application

In order to graduate, you need to submit your online degree conferral application by March 5th. Please contact the Registrar's Office at  with any questions.

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RSVP & Order Guest Tickets

Each graduate must RSVP to participate in the Spring 2024 ceremony, and may invite up to four guests. Ticket requests closed on Friday, March 29. If you have any questions, please contact AcademicAffairs@chatham.edu.

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Order Regalia

Order your graduation regalia through the Campus Bookstore. Delivery prior to the Spring Commencement ceremony is guaranteed on orders placed by February 27th.

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Celebrate Your Accomplishment

You can place orders for Chatham gear through the and graduation announcements and other celebration items with .

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Multicultural & Lavender Graduation Ceremonies

The Multicultural and Lavender Graduation Ceremonies will take place on April 27th from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Mellon Board Room with a reception on the patio to follow. Attendees may invite their family, friends and support systems to celebrate this momentous occasion. Please note that registration for graduates closes on April 21st. 

Photo of a graduation celebration on Chatham University's Shadyside Campus

Graduation Toast

Graduating students, please join us to celebrate your accomplishments! The event is scheduled for Friday, April 26th from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in Welker and will feature cocktails and heavy appetizers. J will feature cocktails and heavy appetizers. Open to all graduating undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff. Registration is required and closes on April 19th.

Photo of a graduation celebration on Chatham University's Shadyside Campus

Falk School Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations to all the Falk graduates! Join us for a memorable celebration April 27th from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Eden Hall Campus. Let's come together to honor the hard work and achievements of our graduates. It's a time to celebrate, reminisce, and look towards the future. Don't miss this opportunity to share this special moment with your fellow graduates, friends, and family! Registration information will be emailed directly to the graduates. 

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