Ceremonies

Special Interest Events

There are special events throughout the weekend that you can expect. Some of these events include:

  • Class Night 
    • Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:30pm - DeNaples Center Ballroom 407
  • Nurses' Pinning Ceremony
    • Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - Byron Recreation Complex
  • Multicultural Graduation Celebration
    • Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - Leahy Kane Forum
    • All graduating seniors in the Class of 2025 and their invited guests are welcome to participate in the Multicultural Graduation Celebration. We look forward to celebrating the collegiate accomplishments of graduates and honoring their race, ethnicity or national origin. Participating graduates will receive a stole to wear proudly at Commencement. A reception will follow.
  • ROTC Commissioning
    • Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - DeNaples Center Ballroom 407
  • President's Undergraduate Reception
    • Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 8:00pm - 11:00pm Byron Recreation Complex
    • Undergraduates who are graduating in the Class of 2025 and their families are invited to join Fr. Joseph Marina, S.J. for a celebration in their honor.
    • Graduating students will be able to reserve three (3) complimentary tickets (including the graduating student) by registering online. Please register only ONE time per family. Click here to register! 
    • Tickets for additional guests can also be purchased via the same link as above. Additional tickets may be purchased at $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for children 12 and under.
  • DPT Awards Ceremony
    • Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - DeNaples Center Ballroom 407

Baccalaureate Mass

Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 beginning at 4:00pm in the Byron Recreation Complex. Graduates will sit with and amongst their family and friends. There will not be a procession of the graduates for Baccalaureate Mass.

Join us as we gather in prayer, reflection and celebration.

Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement is on Sunday, May 18, 2025 beginning at 11:00am at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The address for the Arena is 255 Highland Park Boulevard and is located off exit 168 of Interstate 81 (approximately 18 miles south of campus).

At this time, tickets are NOT required for the undergraduate commencement at the Mohegan Arena. 

Doors open for both graduates and guests at 9:45am.To best view your graduate, please refer to this map of the seating plan at Mohegan Arena.

 

Graduate Commencement

Graduate Commencement is on Sunday, May 18, 2025 beginning at 4:30pm at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA.  The address for the Arena is 255 Highland Park Boulevard and is located off exit 168 of Interstate 81 (approximately 18 miles south of campus).

At this time, tickets are NOT required for the graduate commencement at the Mohegan Arena.

Doors open for both graduates and guests at 3:45pm. To best view your graduate, please refer to this map of the seating plan at Mohegan Sun Arena.

2025 Electronic Programs

Embracing our digital world and our commitment to sustainability on campus, we will be utilizing online Commencement programs for guests for the 2025 ceremonies. Students, families and friends will be able to access a downloadable program during the week leading up to Commencement.

Each graduate will receive a printed program which will be placed on their seat at the Commencement ceremony.

Future Commencement Dates

Commencement 2026: May 22-24, 2026

Photographs and Flowers

Photographs:

  • A photographer from GradImages™ will be at the Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies to take a photograph of the graduate at their special moment of recognition.
  • Prior to your Commencement ceremony, you can pre-register your permanent e-mail address by visiting the GradImages™ website and click on "Pre-Event Registration". You can add contact information for up to 6 additional relatives and/or friends.
  • A free passport-sized digital proof of this photo on an order card will be sent within 5-7 days following the ceremony.
  • After the ceremony, you may order photographs online or call 1-800-261-2576. Questions may be emailed to service@gradimages.com.
  • Since these professional photographs will be available, family members and guests are encouraged to remain in their seats, relax and enjoy the ceremony.

GradImages ™ never have nor never sell or share the address / e-mail information provided to any other vendor.

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