Let the Celebration Commence!
Spring Commencement 2024 is approaching, and we want you to be part of this fun and exciting time! We need staff who want to be part of our students’ final experience here at GCU. Help make this a memorable time for our students and show our support for them and their accomplishments!
Commencement staff hours will vary depending on the shift. Meals and/or snacks will be provided. There will be downtime during the shift.
As commencement staff for the ceremonies, you must seek prior approval from your manager to assist. Permission will be granted based on workload and performance considerations. If approved to assist, hourly employees will be paid for staff hours that occur during their normal work schedule. Please note, you will not be paid outside your normal work hours since attendance is not mandatory.
You make a difference for our students, and it is our time to celebrate their huge accomplishment with them! We appreciate your willingness to be involved.
Staff participants will include employees from both GCE and GCU. GCE employees are able to volunteer and participate in campus activities when volunteer services are requested for any GCU events pertaining to GCU students. GCE employees provide services to our students and their involvement in events for GCU students, such as commencement, is greatly appreciated!
Thursday, April 25
2 pm
Colangelo College of Business
7 pm
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Friday, April 26
9 am
College of Arts and Media
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
College of Theology
2 pm
Colangelo College of Business
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
7 pm
College of Education
College of Engineering and Technology
College of Natural Sciences
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Winter 2024 traditional student commencement will be announced shortly after the Spring 2024 commencement.
Dates and times of commencement ceremonies are subject to change.
Wednesday, May 1
9 am
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
(Doctoral and Master's)
2 pm
College of Doctoral Studies
College of Arts and Media
College of Engineering and Technology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
(Bachelor's)
College of Natural Sciences
College of Theology
Thursday, May 2
9 am
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
(DNP and Master's)
2 pm
Colangelo College of Business
Friday, May 3
9 am
College of Education
(Bachelor's)
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
(Bachelor's)
2 pm
College of Education
(Master's)
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Fall 2024 non-traditional student commencement will be announced shortly after the Spring 2024 commencement.
Dates and times of commencement ceremonies are subject to change.
Traditional Staff Shifts
Thursday, April 25
Group 1:
2 pm ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 11 am
- Hours worked: 11 am – 4 pm
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (2 pm)
Group 2:
7 pm ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 4 pm
- Hours worked: 4 – 9 pm
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (7 pm)
Friday, April 26
Group 3:
9 am ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 6 am
- Hours worked: 6 – 11 am
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (9 am)
Group 4:
2 pm ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 11 am
- Hours worked: 11 am – 4 pm
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (2 pm)
Group 5:
7 pm ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 4 pm
- Hours worked: 4 – 9 pm
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (7 pm)
Non-Traditional Staff Shifts
Wednesday, May 1
Group 6:
9 am ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 6 am
- Hours worked: 6 – 11 am
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (9 am)
Group 7:
2 pm ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 11 am
- Hours worked: 11 am – 4 pm
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (2 pm)
Thursday, May 2
Group 8:
9 am ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 6 am
- Hours worked: 6 – 11 am
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (9 am)
Group 9:
2 pm ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 11 am
- Hours worked: 11 am – 4 pm
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (2 pm)
Friday, May 3
Group 10:
9 am ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 6 am
- Hours worked: 6 – 11 am
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (9 am)
Group 11:
2 pm ceremony
- Check-in is no later than 11 am
- Hours worked: 11 am – 4 pm
- Total hours: Approx. 5 hours
- Shift covers one ceremony (2 pm)
Available Staff Positions
Concierge Staff — Greet students and guests as they arrive. Help answer questions, provide directions and offer assistance to all attendees. The concierge staff are the first individuals the graduates and their guests meet. We want friendly and outgoing personalities! You will be standing for most of your task duration, pre- and post-ceremony.
Graduate Seating Staff — Help students find their correct seats on the GCU Arena floor and provide directional flow during the live ceremony. You will be on your feet for at least 45 minutes during the live ceremony. We need individuals who can go up and down stairs with ease. You will also be visible within GCU Arena.
Special Needs Staff — Help assist guests and students with any special needs they may have prior to the ceremony, during the ceremony and after the ceremony. For this position, we need individuals who are strong enough to assist individuals in wheelchairs and can go up and down stairs with ease.
Student Regalia Staff — Help students make final touch-ups on their regalia prior to the ceremony. You will be standing for the duration of your task, pre-ceremony.
Usher Staff — Hand out commencement programs to guests and help provide directional flow during and after the ceremony. This position helps maintain crowd control and requires someone who has both a strong demeanor and friendly personality. You will be standing for most of your task duration, pre- and post-ceremony.
Click the "Register Here" button above to select your desired position(s) in the registration form. We try our best to place you in the requested group. Depending on staffing needs and logistics, you may be placed in a different group. Your staff assignment will be sent to you via email closer to the ceremony date.