2025 COMMENCEMENT
Ceremonies and Tickets
Commencement offers a shared traditional graduation experience for all 扒哥黑料 graduates and their guests. Most ceremonies last 90 minutes and include remarks from university leadership and a prominent keynote speaker, after which, graduates鈥 names are read as they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. Each school also hosts a special event following its ceremony to celebrate this milestone achievement.
All guests of CWRU graduates should arrive at the designated diploma ceremony 30 minutes to one hour before the ceremony start time. Find your ceremony, time and location.
Tickets are required for each diploma ceremony. Graduates should transfer tickets to their guests鈥 mobile devices ahead of guest arrival. Please make sure your tickets are available and ready to scan at the entry check point to ensure a smooth, positive experience for all. No screenshots or an alternative form of the ticket will be allowed for admission. Guests will not be able to enter the commencement venue without a ticket.
If you can鈥檛 make your graduate鈥檚 commencement ceremony, a livestream option will be available.
Where to Go
Parking
Review parking details for each day of commencement weekend (May 16-18, 2025).
Seating
Seating at all ceremonies is general admission and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
ADA seating is available at all events. Review accessibility and special accommodation information.
What to Wear
Guests may wear whatever makes them comfortable. Some walking will be required, so we recommend comfortable footwear. Please plan for the weather 鈥 rain or shine. However, umbrellas are not allowed in any commencement ceremony venue.
Food and Beverages
Guests are encouraged to hydrate before and during the ceremony. Water bottles and snacks will be sold at concession areas located at the venue.
Safety and Security
Upon arrival, all individuals will undergo a security check that includes a metal detector, bag screening and visual inspection of clothing capable of concealing prohibited items.
To reduce touch points with staff and lengthy inspections, guests are encouraged not to bring bags to the venue.
The following items are prohibited:
- Bags of any type larger than 5鈥 x 8鈥 x 1鈥 (backpacks, purses, handbags, fanny packs, cinch sacks, camera bags, messenger bags, binocular cases, suitcases, etc.). One 14鈥 x 14鈥 x 4鈥 bag per person will be permitted (after inspection) for dietary or medical needs (medications, single-serving snacks for medical needs, medical equipment, etc.) or childcare needs (diapers, formula, baby food, baby bottle, pumps, etc.).
- Firearms or weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, blades, etc.).
- Laser pointers and noisemakers (cowbells, air horns, whistles or other items).
- Alcoholic or outside beverages.
- Signs, banners, flags, placards and pamphlets intended for distribution.
- Any items containing language or imagery that is threatening, intimidating or offensive.
- Aerosol cans or liquids.
- Confetti, glitter or stickers.
- Balloons (those arriving with balloons must return them to their cars).
- Sticks or poles (including selfie sticks).
- Mace or pepper spray.
- Umbrellas (can be left at the door).
- Eyeglass cases with metal hinges.
Prepare to take out electronic devices before going through security check points.
Rave Alerts
Rave is a text and voice messaging alert system that is used in the case of imminent danger or a serious threat to the campus community, including severe weather. In case of a major campus emergency, 扒哥黑料 will utilize the Rave text and voice messaging alert system, among other methods of communicating with guests, faculty, staff and students.
Text "CWRUGrad2025" to 67283 to receive alerts. Text "STOP" to 67283 to opt out.
For more information, review our Rave Alerts webpage.
Smoking
Case Western Reserve is a tobacco-free campus. Guests are not permitted to smoke (including electronic cigarettes or vaping devices) or use tobacco products anywhere on CWRU property.
Thank you in advance for adhering to 扒哥黑料鈥檚 commencement guidelines. We look forward to hosting our graduates and their friends and family!
CONGRATULATIONS to 扒哥黑料鈥檚 2025 graduates!