Attention Fall Semester Graduates! 

Mark your calendars for the December 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 12. The ceremony will take place at 5:45 p.m. in the Pryzbyla Center Great Room. Graduates who participate in the December Commencement Ceremony are also eligible to participate in the May 2026 Commencement events. 

Degrees for Fall Semester Graduates will be officially conferred on  Saturday, January 10th, 2026. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates in late January.

Commencement 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 16. A complete schedule of events will be posted in the Spring Semester. Please be sure to check this page for the most up to date information regarding the Commencement Ceremony. 

Schedule of Events

Friday, December 12, 2025

Mass Celebrating Graduates, 4:00 p.m.
Venue: St. Vincent de Paul Chapel 

December Commencement Exercises,  5:45 p.m.
Venue: Great Room, 3rd Floor, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center

Door will open at 5:15 p.m.. Graduates are asked to report to the Nest, 3rd floor, Pryzbyla Center at 5:15 p.m. to line up. The Procession will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m.. 


Cap and Gown

Regalia may be purchased at the University Bookstore located on the first floor of the Pryzbyla Center. Purchases can be made in person or order over the phone. Please call 202-319-5232 to purchase Regalia over the phone.

Regalia is required for all graduates.

 

Questions?

Contact the Commencement team at cua-commencement@cua.edu if you have other questions concerning commencement activities.