Chestnut Hill College’s 98th Annual Commencement is right around the corner, and we want all 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).
98th Annual Commencement for the Class of 2025
Chestnut Hill College will celebrate its 98th Annual Commencement for the School of Undergraduate Studies on Saturday, May 17th at 11:00am with the procession beginning at 10:30am.
The School of Graduate Studies and School of Continuing and Professional Studies Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 15th at 3 PM with the procession beginning at 2:30pm. At this Ceremony, the College will confer degrees to PsyD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s graduates.
All graduating students are guaranteed FOUR graduation tickets to the main graduation venue—Sorgenti Arena for the Commencement ceremony. 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 2025!
*The Class of 2025 includes all graduates who graduated in the following months: August 2024, December 2024, and May 2025.
Additional Commencement-Related Events for the Class of 2025
Open to All Students
GRAD FINALE and SENIOR PORTRAITS
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 24th.
Senior Portraits for Students in the School of Undergraduate Studies (9AM – 5PM). Please check your email for more information. SUS students can click here to sign up for your portraits. SUS graduates can come anytime between 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Senior Portraits for students in the School of Graduate Studies and School of Continuing and Professional Studies will take place on Wednesday March 26th and Thursday, March 27th from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Chestnut Hill College – Senior Portraits Click Here SGS/SCPS.
BACCALAUREATE PRAYER SERVICE
Students in all three schools (SUS, SCPS, and SGS) are invited to participate in the Baccalaureate Prayer Service on Friday, May 16th at 5:30 PM in the Motherhouse Chapel. Graduates & their families are invited to join together for an evening of reflection and prayer the night before Graduation. We will bless the graduates and pray for their journey ahead in the very special Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse Chapel! All faiths and friends are welcome. Invitation to follow. Any questions can be directed to Becky McIntyre, Interim Campus Ministry Director: mcintyrer@chc.edu
Open to Students in the School of Graduate Studies
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is inviting PsyD and Master’s graduates to a reception on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1 PM. Please note, while families are invited to the commencement ceremony, the reception is for graduates only. If you will be attending the SGS Reception, please make sure to fill out this survey.
Open to Students in the Schools of Undergraduate and Continuing and Professional Studies
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 16th at 3:00 PM. Students must RSVP to attend. Invitation to follow.
Open to Students in the School of Undergraduate Studies – Senior Week 2025
In celebration of your accomplishments, Student Life has put together an array of events for you taking place from May 12th through May 15th, leading up to Commencement on May 17th. To partake in any or all the opportunities provide to the Class of 2025, an RSVP form will be shared in April. It is also important to note that there may be a small fee ($5-10) associated with some events to cover the cost of a ticket or food/beverages costs.
The 2025 Senior Week Events include:
- Senior Send-off President’s Celebration
- DATE TBA Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Location: McCaffery Lounge/Griffin Patio
- Cost to Senior: $5 per ticket (includes food and beverages)
- Senior Send-off Brunch
- Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Location: Fournier Dining Hall
- Cost to Senior: FREE
- Senior Send-off Happy Hour at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company on
- Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 PM; Shuttles leave campus starting at 6:30 PM
- Location: Chestnut Hill Brewery
- Cost to Senior: $10 per ticket (includes food and beverages)
- Senior Send-off BBQ Lunch
- Friday, May 16, 2025
- Location: Piazza (Fournier Dining Hall if Inclement Weather)
- Cost to Senior: FREE
Tickets for each event will be sold in the Mailroom starting in April, as well as at the Grad Finale on April 24th at the Student Life table. Seniors will be able to purchase tickets for each individual event they wish to attend. We accept cash or card; however, we do not take Venmo, CashApp, or similar payment apps.
Senior Week RSVP Form will be available in April.