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Commencement

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Commencement 2025

The University of Hartford community is excited to celebrate and recognize our graduates at the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on Sunday, May 18, for those awarded degrees in Sept. 2024, Jan. 2025, and May 2025. 

Ceremony Details

Sunday, May 18, 2025
XL Center, downtown Hartford

9 a.m.—Graduate Ceremony (master's and doctoral recipients)

2 p.m.—Undergraduate Ceremony (associate and bachelor's recipients) 

Information for Graduates

Cap and Gown Details

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 on Tuesday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 7. Please reserve your portrait session time today if you have not yet had your portrait taken. 

Resources

Preparing for Graduation

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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Commencement FAQs

Do you have questions about the upcoming ceremonies? Looking for ticket information, or maybe wondering about your diploma? Start with our curated list of commonly asked questions.

Questions? Contact Us.

Questions about any aspect of Commencement? Email us at hawkgrad@hartford.edu.