Information for Graduates
Updates about Commencement will be shared with graduates via email and the Commencement website. If you have questions, email commencement@cpp.edu.
Plan Ahead
- All graduates who have RSVP-ed to participate in Commencement should have received a QR Code.
- Save your QR Code to your phone or print it out. Your QR Code will be scanned at the student ticket entry through Building 9 (College of Engineering breezeway). It will be scanned again prior to crossing the stage.
- Wear comfortable shoes. Flats, wedges and closed toe shoes are recommended for your safety.
- All ceremonies will be 90 minutes.
- Review the Event Map before arriving.
- Review list of prohibited items.
- Make sure your family and guests arrive an hour before the ceremony and park in the “F” Lots.
Upon Arrival
- Park in the “F” Lots.
- Go to the student ticket entry area through Building 9 (College of Engineering breezeway)
- Proceed to security bag checks and have your QR Code ready to scan at ticket entry
- Gates will open one hour prior to ceremony and will close 30 minutes after start of ceremony.
During the Ceremony
- Event staff will guide graduates to stage.
- Graduates will receive diploma cover.
- Grad Images photographers will be on hand to take your photo.
- Your name will be read as you cross the stage.
- Event staff will guide you back to your seats.
- Please remain in your seat until ceremony is over and be mindful of your fellow peers who are also graduating.