Student Commencement Info

Fall 2024 Commencement

Fall 2024 Commencement will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, 6 p.m. at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University.

Petition to Graduate

Congratulations on reaching this important milestone in your education journey. Students who plan to participate in the Tri-C's Commencement ceremony must petition ahead of time.

The petition window is now closed. Deadline to petition to participate in Fall 2024 Commencement was Friday, Nov. 8.

Students who have petitioned to graduate will receive specific information on how to RSVP to attend the Commencement ceremony. Be sure to check your Tri-C email often.

Note: you must RSVP if you plan to attend the Commencement ceremony no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. 

Purchase a Cap and Gown

You can purchase your keepsake cap, gown (which includes the white stole) and colored tassel at a campus bookstore. Note: prices listed do not include tax.

Cap, gown and tassel: $45

If purchased separately:

• Gown only: $30
• Cap only: $9
• Tassel only: $7

Note: White stoles are provided to all students participating in graduation regardless of whether they purchase a cap and gown. They can be picked up from the bookstore.

Pick Up Honors Cord and Stole

Students who have maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA as of the end of Summer 2024 semester will be able pick up their honors cord at a campus Student Engagement office beginning in November.

• Eastern Campus (ESS 1303)
• Metropolitan Campus (MCC 200L2)
• Western Campus (WHCS A100)
• Westshore Campus (SLT 214)

Stoles

Stoles (other than the white ones provided by the College) are available by individual groups for purchase. Contact your affinity group (e.g. PTK, Black American Council, Lambda GSA) for specific stole-ordering and purchasing information.

Alumni Pins

Students who attend Commencement will receive an alumni pin during the ceremony. For grads who are not participating in Commencement, but would like a pin, contact the Tri-C Alumni Association at alumnirelations@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com.

Update your contact information:

When you petition graduate for fall 2024, you will be informed of the results within two months of the ceremony. Diplomas, certificates and letters will be sent via USPS. For more information, contact RegistrarOffice@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com. 

Make sure your information is up to date. You can update your name or address online via my Tri-C space. Click here for instructions.

More Commencement Information

Download the Commencement quick guide for more information