Sunday, May 18, 2025
XL Center, downtown Hartford
for those awarded degrees in Sept. 2024, Jan. 2025, and May 2025
- Graduate Ceremony (master's and doctoral recipients), 9 a.m.
- Undergraduate Ceremony (associate and bachelor's recipients), 2 p.m.
Commencement 2025
Online ordering of cap and gown for the May 2025 Commencement ceremonies has ended. If you will be attending and did not order your regalia, please email commence@hartford.edu with the following information:
- Last Name
- Student ID #
- College/School Name
- Degree Name
Those who opted for campus delivery when ordering their cap and gown should pick up their regalia at the Campus Store (bookstore) during the following times:
Monday, May 12: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SENIOR PORTRAITS
Additional senior portrait sessions are taking place Monday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 22, in GSU 341. Please reserve your portrait session time today.
NEWS AND NOTES
Commencement Speakers Announced
Learn more about Commencement and review our FAQ page.
Information for Graduates
Our annual May Commencement exercises are scheduled for Sunday, May 18, at the XL Center in downtown Hartford. It will celebrate the academic achievements of all who were awarded degrees during the 2024–25 academic year (Sept. 2024, Jan. 2025, May 2025). The Graduate Ceremony (doctoral and master's degrees) will be held at 9 a.m. with the Undergraduate Ceremony (bachelor's and associate degrees) taking place at 2 p.m.
Before you can walk across the stage, you need to make sure you've completed all the necessary steps for graduation.
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Questions about any aspect of Commencement? Email us at hawkgrad@hartford.edu.