Spring Commencement 2022

Additional Commencement Information

Undergraduate Student Commencement Apparel and Pick Up
Please check UD email for information on how to order commencement apparel. All orders submitted by Tuesday, March 1, 2022, will be ready for pick up at Grad Fest on Tuesday, April 19, (see information below) or 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, through 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the lower level of Babka Bookstore, Peters Commons. LIFE - Cedar Rapids graduates will pick up at the Cedar Rapids site, and LIFE - Tempe graduates will pick up at the Tempe site. The cap, gown, and tassel are all yours to keep. All tassels will be royal blue and white with a 2022 signet. The graduation apparel price is included in the graduation fee you pay when your graduation application is completed.

Graduate and Seminary Student Commencement Apparel and Pick Up
Please check UD email for information on how to order commencement apparel. All orders submitted by Tuesday, March 1, 2022, will be ready for pick up at Grad Fest on Tuesday, April 19, (see information below) or from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, through 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the lower level of Babka Bookstore, Peters Commons. LIFE - Cedar Rapids graduates will pick up at the Cedar Rapids site, and LIFE - Tempe graduates will pick up at the Tempe site. The cap, gown, tassel, and hood are all yours to keep. The graduation apparel price is included in the graduation fee you pay when your graduation application is completed.

Grad Fest
Spring 2022 graduates are invited to attend Grad Fest from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the lobby of the Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center as well as Steffens Hall, Charles and Romona Myers Center for free food, to win prizes and gifts, and to pick up regalia. The UD community may join the celebration during the free meals from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All attendees must check in at the Alumni table to receive a meal pass.

LIFE - Cedar Rapids graduates are invited to Grad Fest from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in the lobby of the LIFE - Cedar Rapids site. Stop by for free snacks, prizes, and fun. Graduates can also pick up their regalia.

Grad Fest is hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Babka Bookstore Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Graduation Jewelry
For graduation jewelry, please click here.

Important Ceremony Information
Only graduates are permitted to assemble in the Veterans Memorial Training Center. Arrive in full Commencement apparel: cap, gown, and tassel on the right side. Master's students should also bring their academic hood. Please check UD email for additional information cap, gown, and tassel information.

There is not a secure area to store personal items before, during, or after the check-in process at the Veterans Memorial Training Center. It is not recommended to leave personal items behind.

Only graduates are permitted to cross/be on the stage to accept diploma covers. Guests are not allowed in the student seating at any time.

Master's students will be hooded at the University of Dubuque Spring 2022 Commencement

Diplomas
Graduates will receive a diploma cover from Rev. Jeffrey F. Bullock, PhD, president of the University of Dubuque, at Commencement.

Graduates who have met all degree requirements will receive their diploma by mail. Students who indicated diploma pick-up on their graduation application will be notified via email that their diploma is available for pick-up in the Office of the Registrar.

Students who have not met their academic requirements for graduation will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar. Students with an outstanding college account balance will have their diploma held in the Office of the Registrar until their account is cleared by the Office of Student Accounts.

Parking
Parking is available on campus in the following locations and on adjacent streets:

• Finley Lot at Finley and West streets
• University Park Drive Lot at Bennett Street and University Park Drive
• Pearl Street Lot adjacent to the corner of Pearl and McCormick streets
• Lot across from Hardee's at the corner of McCormick Street and University Avenue

Graduates and guests are reminded not to park in roped off or posted No Parking Areas.

Shuttle services will be provided between UD parking lots and the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center.

Special Needs Parking/Seating
Handicap parking is limited, so please plan accordingly. Parking spots cannot be reserved.

Photographs
from President Bullock during Commencement and as they come off of the stage. In addition, LifeTouch Photography will take photographs before and after the ceremony. To view LifeTouch Commencement images, visit www.events.lifetouch.com.

Dubuque Hotels and Attractions
For those traveling to Dubuque and planning to stay overnight, we recommend you call early to reserve a hotel room. Please visit Travel Dubuque's website here to learn about local hotels and attractions.