Commencement Ceremony Schedule

Friday, May 8

10 a.m. | Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
2 p.m. | School of Law

Ceremonies are located in the M&T Bank Arena on the York Hill Campus (305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden).

There are no tickets required to attend the ceremonies.

Entrance/Parking

Graduates & their guests should follow the directions of parking attendants and signage as they arrive to the York Hill Campus. Accessible parking will be available, and golf carts will be on site for those who need assistance. Accessible seating is also available, please see staff inside the arena for assistance.

Traffic Advisory

A large number of guests come to Quinnipiac for Commencement. Traffic will be heavy and extra time will be needed to get to your destination. We appreciate your patience as our staff work to ensure a safe arrival and departure.

The Wallingford Police Department has notified us that beginning Monday, May 4, Toelles Road in Wallingford will be closed to all traffic as part of a bridge replacement project. This closure is expected to remain in place through the end of November. A full closure will be in effect at the intersection of Hartford Turnpike and Toelles Road. If traveling in this area, it is recommended you use Exit 10 off of Interstate 91 or Exit 58A off of Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway).

Line Up Locations

School of Medicine

ARRIVE BY 8:30 a.m.

Floor of the hockey arena

Please follow signs and staff directions to the floor

School of Law

ARRIVE BY 1 p.m.

Floor of the hockey arena

Please follow signs and staff directions to the floor

Procession

Approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony, the procession will begin.

Graduates will be led to their seats to start the ceremony at the scheduled time.

Ceremony Protocol

Commencement is an academic ceremony, and you have worked hard to get to this moment. It is expected that you remain in your seats until the conclusion of the ceremony.

Ceremonies are expected to last 1 - 1.5 hours. After brief remarks from our president, dean and keynote speaker, graduates will begin to approach the stage. Please have your hood draped over your left arm for hooding.

Professional Photography

When you check in, you will see a QR code to scan for our commencement photography. Scan the code and fill out your contact information to receive your photo proofs within 72 hours of the ceremony.

Guests will not be able to approach the stage for a photograph. A professional photographer from Island Photography will be located at the stage and will take graduate photos. For everyone's safety, guests must not block the aisles in an attempt to take their own photographs.

Restrooms and Movement During Ceremony

We ask that all graduates remain seated throughout the ceremony. Restrooms are available on the lower level for graduates and in upper concourse of the arena for guests. Sensory-friendly accommodations are available; please ask a staff member for assistance.

Post-Ceremony

Once the ceremony concludes, the platform party will recess and graduates will be able to meet their guests. There will be a light reception at the Rocky Top Student Center. Golf carts will be available to transport those who need assistance with returning to the parking areas. Please do not stop a cart already moving.

Livestream

A livestream of the ceremonies will be available at commencement.qu.edu. Recordings will remain on the site for several weeks after the ceremonies for viewing and will be available on the Quinnipiac YouTube channel.

Cap & Gown

School of Medicine

If you have not picked up your cap and gown, please contact Katie Lyons at katie.lyons@quinnipiac.edu.

School of Law

If you have not picked up your cap and gown, please contact the Law Career Development Office.

Safety

For the comfort and safety of all guests, graduates and staff, large bags, coolers and backpacks will not be permitted. All bags are subject to search.

In order to ensure that all graduates and guests are able to fully enjoy the ceremonies, anything that might be a disturbance or obstruct the views of others (e.g. signs, balloons, noisemakers, etc.) are not permitted. Do not bring these items to the ceremony.

Guests are not permitted to approach the stage or obstruct walkways.

Congratulations on your Commencement and we look forward to celebrating with you!