Commencement

April 27, 2025

Save the date for the Spring 2025 Commencement—April 27, 2025! On this page, you'll find information about the ceremony, submitting your degree conferral, ordering regalia and guest tickets, and more.

Congratulations to all of Chatham University's graduates! We look forward to celebrating with you this April.

Two graduating students in robes hold up their degree and smile for a photo

Spring 2025 Commencement

Spring 2025 Commencement will occur on Sunday, April 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the David Lawrence Convention Center. More information to follow.

Photo of a graduation celebration on Chatham University's Shadyside Campus

Submit Degree Application

To graduate, you need to submit your online degree conferral application by March 5th. Please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@bj7dian.com with any questions.

Submit Degree Conferral

Photo of two Black women, graduating Chatham University students, wearing the multicultural graduation stole and smiling for the camera

RSVP & Request Guest Tickets

Each graduate can invite up to four guests. You must RSVP and order your guest tickets through the online form by March 28th. Additional tickets may be available on a waitlist.

RSVP & Order Tickets

Three graduating students in robes pose outside and smile for a photo

Order Regalia

Order your graduation regalia through the Campus Bookstore. Delivery before the April Commencement ceremony is guaranteed on orders placed by March 10.

A graduating student in robes poses with two family members, all of whom are smiling broadly on Commencement Day

Celebrate Your Accomplishment

You can order your graduation announcements and other Commencement celebration items through Herff Jones. Additional Chatham gear can be purchased through the Campus Bookstore.

Shop Graduation Items

A graduating Falk student holding a plant poses with their family on Eden Hall Campus

Falk School Celebration of Graduates

Graduates of the Falk School of Sustainability & the Environment are invited to a reception celebrating their accomplishments! On Saturday, April 26th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Eden Hall Campus, we will have a presentation of graduates along with brunch and beverages. This event is by invitation only.

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Photo of seven BIPOC Chatham University students in gramulticultural graduation stoles, posing for a selfie in front of James Laughlin Music Hall on Shadyside Campus

Multicultural & Lavender Graduation Ceremonies

Chatham's annual celebrations honoring BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students will take place on April 26th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Mellon Board Room, with a reception to follow on the patio. Attendees may invite their family, friends, and support systems to celebrate this momentous occasion. Registration closes on April 20.

Contact Us

Please email AcademicAffairs@bj7dian.com with any questions. Congratulations on a job well done!