Commencement Ceremonies
- Saturday, May 18, 2013
- Kovalchick Complex
- 9:00 a.m. — Colleges of Fine Arts, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Health and Human Services
- 1:30 p.m. — Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, and colleges of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Education and Educational Technology
RSVP for Commencement
- Go to URSA (University Records and Systems Assistant)
- Select Login to Secure Area
- Choose Student Services and Financial Aid, then Academic Records, then RSVP for the University Commencement Ceremony
- Tuesday, April 16, 2013
- 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Co-Op Store
Purchase your cap and gown, order graduation announcements, and more.
Spring Commencement 2013 will be held on Saturday, May 18, in Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. All graduating students are invited to participate. No tickets are required. There will be two ceremonies:
9:00 a.m.—College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services
8:00 a.m.—Students report to the lobby of Kovalchick Complex for the processional lineup. They should already be wearing their graduation robes.
1:30 p.m.—College of Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Eberly College of Business
12:30 p.m.—Students report to the lobby of Kovalchick Complex for the processional lineup. They should already be wearing their graduation robes.
Student Regalia
Students obtain their graduation regalia at the Co-op Store during the Salute to Grads event on April 16. Questions about regalia should be directed to the Co-op Store: (800) 537-7916 or (724) 357-3145.
Diplomas
Diploma covers are presented at Commencement ceremonies. Actual diplomas will be sent to graduates after their final academic record has been checked for completion of all graduation requirements and final grades. The diploma is sent usually four to six weeks after the semester, mailed to the address the students specified on their graduation application.
Undergraduate Honors Medallions
Undergraduate students who've earned a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and met all the requirements for IUP academic honors by the last graded semester may wear an honors medallion at Commencement. They may obtain their medallion at the Co-op Store during the Salute to Grads event or, after that day, from the Registrar’s office in Clark Hall.
Students who did not have the required minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA before the ceremony but will have achieved this once the final-semester grades are posted will receive their honors medallion along with their diploma in the mail. Students who have achieved academic honors when the final degree checkout is made will have the honors posted on their diploma.
Academic Regalia
Faculty planning to participate in the academic processions at Commencement are reminded that the deadline for ordering rental regalia at the Co-op Store is April 19. The last day to rent regalia is May 3.
Looking for Information on Winter Commencement?
See December Commencement for information.
