Fall 2024 Commencement Is Almost Here!

Ceremony Information

Ceremony I: Doctoral Graduates
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Waetjen Auditorium

Ceremony II: College of Arts and Sciences, Monte Ahuja College of Business, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, Washkewicz College of Engineering and College of Health
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Wolstein Center

Summer 2024 Graduates: Fall Commencement means Summer grads, too! You deserve your moment to cross the stage with your classmates. That’s why our fall ceremony traditionally includes Summer and Fall graduates. Join us!

***Undergraduates and master's students: our

is now available for download!*** You can also pick up a printed copy at the Student Center information desk or at Campus 411/All-in-1 at Berkman Hall 116 while copies last!

Graduate Commencement To-Do List:

APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Graduation applications are overdue! Oct. 1 was the last day to apply and have your name included in the commencement program.

Students should consult their academic advisor before submitting their graduation application using the Graduation tab in Campusnet. Please review full details from the Office of the University Registrar.

SUBMIT RSVP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
(includes name pronunciation)

Let us know if you plan to take part in the ceremony. RSVP webform is now live!

If you plan to attend, please enter the phonetic spelling of the entire name you wish to be read aloud as you cross the stage – regardless of name complexity.

The RSVP to Participate form will be available until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, but we appreciate your responses as soon as possible.

Please note: If you miss the RSVP deadline, you are still able to participate in the graduation ceremonies. Please arrive at your designated time with your regalia and check in to receive further instructions.

PURCHASE REGALIA (Caps and Gowns)

Regalia can be purchased at Viking Outfitters beginning Monday, Nov. 4. You can purchase regalia in-person or online here.

Please note:
If ordering regalia online for delivery, orders must be placed by Thurs, Dec. 5 to guarantee on-time arrival via standard shipping. The deadline for expedited 2-day delivery orders would need to be placed by Monday, Dec. 9. The deadline to purchase regalia in store is Friday, Dec. 13 during business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) Contact Viking Outfitters at vikingoutfitters@csuohio.edu or visit the store inside the Student Center with any questions.

Students should arrive at their commencement ceremony fully dressed in their regalia, which includes:

• Cap (mortar board) with tassel
• Gown
• Hood (doctorate only)
• Honors medallion (if applicable, undergraduate only)
• Cords and/or stoles (if applicable, optional)

HONORS MEDALLIONS

Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credit hours (excluding alternative credit) in residence at Cleveland State University and who have earned a cumulative grade point average between 3.30 and 4.00 (calculated to two decimal places unrounded) are eligible to graduate with the following honors:

• 3.30-3.59 Cum Laude
• 3.60-3.79 Magna Cum Laude
• 3.80-4.00 Summa Cum Laude

The registrar's office will notify those graduating with honors via email. Students will receive an honors medallion to be worn with regalia during commencement. Instructions on how to obtain your medallion will be provided in the email.

REVIEW COMMENCEMENT DAY PROTOCOLS

• Now available:
  Commencement Quick Guide
   for download! You can also pick up a printed copy at the Student Center (SC) information desk or at Campus 411/All-in-1 at Berkman Hall (BH) 116 while copies last!

Doctoral students:
Check out the protocols for doctoral ceremony here!

GET SOCIAL!

Hashtag it up with #CLEstate2024 and #Vike4Life or use some Giphys or graphics from our Share Your Celebration page. We love to see all those awesome mortar boards and celebrations!

NEED HELP?

For questions about cap and gown purchases, please email Viking Outfitters at vikingoutfitters@csuohio.edu.

For questions about the online RSVP form, please email University Marketing at h.schlosser85@csuohio.edu.

For CSU questions, please contact your college representative: 

• College of Graduate Studies - Veronica Hill
• College of Arts and Sciences - artsandsciences@csuohio.edu
• Monte Ahuja College of Business - Mindy Arnold and Maggie Brandt
• Washkewicz College of Engineering - Joanne Hundt and Susan Carver
• College of Health - Bess Antol
• Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College - Rachel Carnell 
• Levin College of Education and Public Affairs - Erica Miller Arpajian