How do I know if I'm eligible?
Please review the eligibility criteria. Direct questions regarding eligibility to the Registrar's Office at psu-registrar@plymouth.edu.
Will the names be read by academic program or alphabetically?
Students will be grouped by major (i.e. art, criminal justice, history, etc.) and organized alphabetically within their major.
Will there be a processional?
Yes.
Graduate Ceremony on Friday May 9, 2025 -- Guests should be seated no later than 5:30 p.m. to view the procession at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony on Saturday May 10, 2025 -- Graduates not participating in the traditional walk should report to the ALLWell North Parking Garage no later than 8:45 a.m. Guests should be seated no later than 9:30 a.m. to view the procession at approximately 9:40 a.m.
Will students have the opportunity to walk across a stage?
Yes. However, no diplomas are distributed at Commencement. Diplomas will be mailed in June/July after the degree verification process is complete.
What is the order and length of the ceremony?
Graduate Ceremony on Friday May 9, 2025 -- The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. and usually lasts approximately one hour.
Undergraduate Ceremony on Saturday May 10, 2025 -- The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and usually lasts approximately one and a half to two hours.
Where do I check in for my event?
Graduate Ceremony on Friday May 9, 2025 -- Students should report to the ALLWell North Parking Garage no later than 5 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony on Saturday May 10, 2025 -- Students participating in the traditional walk should gather on the Alumni Green in front of the Hartman Union Building no later than 8 a.m. Students not participating in the traditional walk should report to the ALLWell North Parking Garage no later than 8:45 a.m.
Will the ceremonies be live-streamed?
Yes. The link will be available at plymouth.edu on the day of Commencement.
Where and when do I get my cap and gown?
View Grad Fair information on caps and gowns on the following pages: Undergraduate, Graduate
Will I get my diploma that day?
As in years past, the actual diploma will be mailed by the Office of the Registrar several weeks after Commencement. Diplomas are processed approximately four to six weeks after commencement and will be mailed to the address on the graduation application. All students should make sure their address is accurate on their graduation application.
Will my local newspaper be notified that I'm graduating?
After the conferral process is complete—In June or July—the Communications and Marketing Office will send the names of students who have graduated to students’ hometown newspaper(s) based on the address on the graduation application (ensure all information is correct!). Individual newspapers control when and if they publish the provided information.
What happens if I can't/don't attend?
Attendance is completely voluntary for eligible students. Diplomas will be mailed several weeks after the ceremony, and choosing to bypass the ceremony will not affect your graduation status. However, given the event’s special significance for graduates and their families and friends, we encourage eligible students to participate.
Will hard-copy programs be available at the ceremonies?
No. The Commencement Programs will be made available online. A link to the programs will be posted on the Commencement website the week of May 5. The file can be downloaded and saved, printed, and/or shared with friends and family.
I have another question. Who can I contact?
If you have additional questions that were not answered above, please contact psu-commencement@plymouth.edu.
