Only students who have met all degree requirements will be invited to participate in Commencement.
Only students who have met all degree requirements will be invited to participate in Commencement.
Completing the work required to earn an academic degree is separate from the public commencement ceremony that symbolically commemorates that achievement.
Towson University students who are eligible to participate in a Commencement ceremony are considered "candidates" for graduation, and must have met all degree requirements in a current or prior term in order to participate in the ceremony.
The university’s practice is for degree candidates to participate in the ceremony immediately following the completion of all degree requirements. Students who have applied for and been approved for graduation by the Graduation Office will automatically receive an email invitation to participate in Commencement.
While the university community enjoys celebrating graduates' accomplishments during Commencement, participating in the ceremony is not required.
Both winter and spring Commencement ceremonies are held in SECU arena and are identical in format, formality, and celebratory spirit. Ceremony dates are published approximately five months before the ceremonies.
All students are encouraged to comfirm their eligibility to participate in a ceremony before inviting guests to attend and making travel arrangements.
Below are some helpful tips and resources to use when applying for graduation: