Commencement

April 27, 2025

Save the date for the Spring 2025 Commencement—April 27, 2025! On this page, you'll find information about the ceremony, submitting your degree conferral, ordering regalia and guest tickets, and more.

Congratulations to all of Chatham University's graduates! We look forward to celebrating with you this April.

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Spring 2025 Commencement

Spring 2025 Commencement will occur on Sunday, April 27th, at 1:00 p.m. at the David Lawrence Convention Center. More information to follow.

Two graduating students in robes hold up their degree and smile for a photo

Grad Central

Graduating students, please join us on April 15th from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Welker Room for a one-stop shop for all things graduation. Pick up your cap and gown, learn about graduation-related events, peruse exclusive alumni merchandise, and be welcomed into the Alumni Association. Plus, there will be an opportunity to get pictures in your cap and gown around campus!

Two graduating students in robes hold up their degree and smile for a photo

Cap Decorating

We invite graduating students to join us during Marvelous Monday on April 21st from 12:00-2:00 p.m. to decorate your cap in the Carriage House. You must bring your own cap to participate; decoration supplies will be provided.

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

Graduation Toast

Graduating students are welcome to celebrate their accomplishments and upcoming commencement from Chatham at this traditional event on April 25th from 4:00-6:00 p.m., featuring cocktails and heavy appetizers. The event is open to all graduating undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty and staff members are welcome to attend. Please register if you plan to attend. Registration closes on April 19th.

Register for Graduation Toast : Checkerboard 4 - Graduation Toast
A graduating Falk student holding a plant poses with their family on Eden Hall Campus

Falk School Celebration of Graduates

Graduates of the Falk School of Sustainability & the Environment are invited to a reception celebrating their accomplishments! On Saturday, April 26th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Eden Hall Campus, we will have a presentation of graduates along with brunch and beverages. This event is by invitation only.

View Event : Checkerboard 6 - Falk School Celebration of Graduates
Photo of seven BIPOC Chatham University students in gramulticultural graduation stoles, posing for a selfie in front of James Laughlin Music Hall on Shadyside Campus

Multicultural & Lavender Celebration

The Multicultural and Lavender celebration honors and celebrates the achievements of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and international students, as well as any other student who wishes to celebrate and be recognized for their achievements. The event will take place on April 26th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Mellon Board Room, with a reception to follow on the patio. Attendees may invite their family, friends, and support systems to celebrate this momentous occasion. Registration closes on April 20th.

Register for Ceremonies : Checkerboard 7 - Multicultural & Lavender Celebration
Three graduating students in robes pose outside and smile for a photo

Order Regalia

Order your graduation regalia through the Campus Bookstore. Our bookstore is undergoing updates—a new link is coming soon.

A graduating student in robes poses with two family members, all of whom are smiling broadly on Commencement Day

Celebrate Your Accomplishment

You can order your graduation announcements and other Commencement celebration items through Herff Jones. Additional Chatham gear can be purchased through the Campus Bookstore. Our bookstore is undergoing updates—a new link is coming soon.