Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Students who have completed or who are registered to complete all degree requirements by the end of fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters are permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony. Students who are in good academic standing and who can finish their degree requirements by summer 2024, according to a plan that has been reviewed and approved by their respective dean, are also permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony.  

Important: Students must submit an application for graduation with the Office of the University Registrar by the appropriate deadline to be recognized in the commencement program.

1. Apply for graduation on PointWeb the semester before you intend to walk. You must declare your intent to graduate with the Registar's Office so they may confirm you have met the requirements. Read their webpage for details. Questions? Contact Brian Eisiminger at beisiminger@pointpark.edu or 412-392-3866.
2. RSVP to attend Commencement by April 15. Please note, this is a separate step. You must inform the University of your plan to attend the ceremony.
3. Order your cap & gown. You must purchase your cap and gown and bring it to Commencement. The University will not have additional regalia available. You have multiple opportunities to order:
   • Graduation Fair in late February
   • Purchase it online — If you would like it shipped to the bookstore for pick-up, the deadline is March 17, 2024. If you would like to have it shipped directly to your address, the deadline is March 27, 2024.

• Doors open by 11:30 a.m.
• Students report to line-up — 12 p.m.
• Ceremony —12:30 p.m.

The ceremony is expected to last roughly 2 hours.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in LH Ballroom

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in LH Ballroom

Please join us for this excellent opportunity to get all of your graduation questions answered. Complimentary graduation announcements and undergraduate honor cords will be distributed, and caps, gowns and class rings will be available for sale. Representatives from the Office of Alumni Relations, Office of the University Registrar, University Advising Center, Conference and Event Services and the Bookstore will be present to guide you through the graduation process.

Pick up your 10 complimentary announcements at the Graduation Fair in late February. If you need additional announcements, class rings or diploma frames they can be purchased online at Herff Jones.

Questions regarding your academic eligibility to graduate and the state of your application:

• Office of the Registrar
  Brian Eisiminger
  412-392-3866
  beisiminger@pointpark.edu

Questions regarding your financial eligibility to graduate and the state of your student account:

• Student Accounts
  Meredith Meddings
  412-392-3424
  mmeddings@pointpark.edu

• Conference & Event Services
  412-392-4200
  events@pointpark.edu

General Questions about the venue or program:

• Office of the Provost
  412-392-3976
  academicaffairs@pointpark.edu

From the NORTH
Via 79S or 28S:
Take 279S to 579S, follow signs to PPG Paints Arena (Veterans/Liberty Bridge), take PPG Paints Arena/6th Avenue exit, turn left at light to PPG Paints Arena.

From the SOUTH
Take 79N to 376 Business toward Pittsburgh, through Ft. Pitt Tunnel, bear right (toward Monroeville) and take first exit on left (Grant Street) to 7th Avenue, turn right to PPG Paints Arena.

From the EAST
Take 22W to 376W (Monroeville), through Squirrel Hill Tunnel, take Grant Street exit to 7th Avenue, turn right to PPG Paints Arena.

From the WEST
Take Route 22E to 376 Business, through Ft. Pitt Tunnel, bear right (toward Monroeville) and take first exit on left (Grant Street) to 7th Avenue, turn right to PPG Paints Arena.