Congratulations Class of 2024!
Chestnut Hill College's 97th Annual Commencement is right around the corner and we want all of our Griffins to be prepared for their special day as well as events leading up to Commencement. Below you will find more information on the Commencement ceremonies, additional events celebrating our graduating classes, and resources/FAQs about the graduation process. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email Terry Trainer (trainert@chc.edu).
97th Annual Commencement for the Class of 2024
Chestnut Hill College will celebrate its 97th Annual Commencement for the School of Undergraduate Studies and School of Continuing and Professional Studies on Saturday, May 11th with two separate ceremonies.
SUS students in the Center for Business and Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences will be honored at a ceremony at 10AM with a procession beginning at 930AM.
ALL SCPS STUDENTS (regardless of center) as well as SUS students in the Center for Integrated Humanities, Center for Data & Society, and Center for Education, Advocacy and Social Justice will be honored at a ceremony at 2PM with a procession beginning at 130PM.
Each graduating senior in the School of Undergraduate Studies and School of Continuing and Professional Studies is guaranteed FOUR graduation tickets to the main graduation venue—Sorgenti Arena for the Commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 11th. Students will also receive two (2) additional viewing guest tickets for one of the campus viewing locations, to be announced closer to graduation date. In addition, the entire Commencement ceremony will be live-streamed via YouTube and the College website.
The School of Graduate Studies will confer degrees to Master's and PsyD graduates at a separate Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 9th at 3 PM preceded by a reception at 1 PM, open to graduates and their families. Students in the School of Graduate Studies will receive three (3) guest tickets for the Commencement ceremony held on Thursday, May 9th. In addition, the entire Commencement ceremony will be live-streamed. Students will also receive two (2) additional viewing guest tickets for one of the campus viewing locations, to be announced closer to graduation date. In addition, the entire Commencement ceremony will be live-streamed via YouTube and the College website.
We are looking forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of all of those in the Class of 2024!
*The Class of 2024 includes all graduates who graduated in the following months: August 2023, December 2023, and May 2024.
Important Dates to Remember:
- Monday, March 11th - Last day for ALL students to order caps and gowns for free on-campus pickup at Grad Finale.
- Wednesday, March 13th - Senior Portraits for Students in the School of Undergraduate Studies (9AM - 5PM). Please check your email for more information. Click here to sign up for your portraits.
- Wednesday, March 20th & Thursday, March 21st - Senior Portraits for Students in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (4PM - 8PM). Please check your email for more information.
- Thursday, April 11th - Last day for ALL students to order caps and gowns for ship-to-home (you will need to pay the cost of shipping).
Additional Commencement-Related Events for the Class of 2024
Open to ALL Students
Grad Finale
Students in all three schools (SUS, SCPS, and SGS) are invited to participate in Grad Finale, your one-stop-shop for all things Commencement! At Grad Finale you will be able to pick up your regalia, obtain your tickets, take a LinkedIn headshot, and more! Grad Finale will be on Thursday, April 18th.
SUS graduates can come anytime between 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. SGS and SCPS students can come anytime between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Baccalaureate Prayer Service
Students in all three schools (SUS, SCPS, and SGS) are invited to participate in the Baccalaureate Prayer Service on Friday, May 10th at 5:30 PM.
Open to Students in SUS and SCPS
Kente Cloth Ceremony
Students in the School of Undergraduate Studies & School of Continuing and Professional Studies are invited to participate in the Annual Kente Cloth Ceremony on May 10th at 3:00 PM.
Open to SUS Students
Senior Dinner
Students in the School of Undergraduate Studies are invited to participate in Senior Dinner on Wednesday, May 8th. Cocktail hour begins at 6PM in the Garden of Forgiveness with a seated dinner to follow in the Rotunda at 7PM.
Senior Send-Off Brunch
Thursday, May 9th at 11AM. More information to come.
Senior Happy Hour
Thursday, May 9th at 7PM. More information to come.
Send-Off BBQ
Friday, May 10th at 12PM. More information to come.
FAQs
2024 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Check back soon for more information!