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How to Attend a Commencement Ceremony

Associate, bachelor’s and master’s students are eligible to participate in commencement if you are within TWO courses of completing your degree. Interested students should register for commencement, note their confirmation number and order their cap and gown before the deadlines below.

Register for a commencement ceremony

You will need your confirmation number; it’s required to order your cap and gown.

Order your cap and gown.
 

2012 Commencement Dates and Deadlines

March 31, 2012 - Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 10:00 a.m.

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline: March 2, 2012

May 12, 2012 - Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia 10:00 a.m.

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline: April 13, 2012*
*The Atlanta ceremony is limited to the first 1,800 student registrations. This ceremony will be 3-4 hours.

June 23, 2012 - Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 10:00 a.m.

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline: May 22, 2012*
*The Washington D.C. ceremony is limited to the first 1,800 student registrations. This ceremony will be 3-4 hours.

September 29, 2012 - Amway Center, Orlando, Florida, 10:00 a.m.

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline: August 31, 2012

October 27, 2012 - Norfolk Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, 10:00 a.m.

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline: September 28, 2012

December 1, 2012 - 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, 10 a.m.

Registration and Cap and Gown Deadline: November 2, 2012*
*The Baltimore ceremony is limited to the first 1,100 student registrations.

Questions? Please contact commencement@strayer.edu.

• Virtual Commencement.
• Commencement Cap and Gown.
• Honor Societies and Honor Medallions
• Commencement Ceremony Awards.
• Guest Information.
• Frequently Asked Questions.

How to Receive Your Diploma

Diplomas are not provided at commencement. In order to receive your diploma, you need to complete the Degree Conferral Application once you have finalized registration for your final class(es).

To submit your Degree Conferral Application:

1. Login to your iCampus account.
2. Click on Student Center and the My Academics tab.
3. Click the Apply for Graduation link to begin the application process.

Students Using Federal Financial Aid

If you have used Federal Financial Aid Stafford or PLUS loans to finance your education, you are required to complete Exit Counseling before you officially graduate. Exit Counseling should be completed before you submit your Degree Conferral Application.