GCU Commencement for Traditional Students

Spring 2024 traditional commencement registration is closed as of March 1, 11:59 pm (MST).

It is strongly recommended that graduate candidates and guests avoid securing travel preparations until the graduate candidate has registered and received a confirmation email acknowledging ceremony participation.

Coming Soon

Stay tuned for information regarding ceremony agendas, travel, parking and more. Please check back regularly as the information on this page will be updated from now throughout the time leading up to commencement.


Spring and Winter Commencement Eligibility Requirements

Spring Commencement Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected spring and summer graduates
  • Degree posted or registered through completion, with the end date of final course being on or before the end of summer semester, not based on credit hours
  • Includes all transfer credit, so student must have any additional transfer credit on file in order to be considered eligible

Any questions regarding eligibility should be directed to your student services counselor

Winter Commencement Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected fall semester graduates
  • Degree posted or registered through completion, with the end date of the final course being on or before the end of the fall semester, not based on credit hours
  • Includes all transfer credit so students must have any additional transfer credit on file in order to be considered eligible

Any questions regarding eligibility should be directed to your student services counselor

Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

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

 


Winter 2024 traditional student commencement will be announced shortly after the Spring 2024 commencement.

Dates and times of commencement ceremonies may be subject to change.


Cap and Gown

Regalia includes the emblems and insignia worn by graduate candidates as a sign of distinction and formality. Master’s degree candidates’ regalia includes gown, mortarboard (cap) and tassel plus hood unit. Bachelor’s degree candidates’ regalia includes gown, mortarboard (cap) and tassel plus stole.

Regalia for Graduating Lopes

Regalia includes the emblems and insignia worn by graduate candidates as a sign of distinction and formality. Master’s degree candidates’ regalia includes gown, mortarboard (cap) and tassel plus hood. Bachelor’s degree candidates’ regalia includes gown, mortarboard (cap) and tassel plus stole.

Gowns have distinguishing marks to indicate the level of scholastic achievement:

  • Doctoral degree gowns have velvet accents on both bell-shaped sleeves and front lapels.
  • Education specialist gowns are similar to Doctoral with black velvet accents.
  • Master's degree gowns have trimmings and long oblong sleeves that drape at waist.
  • Bachelor's degree gowns have trimmings, a purple stole and pointed sleeves. 

GCU Hood and Tassel Colors

Academic Degree Collegiate Colors
Arts, Letters, Humanities White
Business Drab
Education Light Blue
Engineering Orange
Health Science and Mental Health Science Gold
Math, Science and Technology Science Gold
Nursing Apricot
Public Administration (MPA), Government and Justice Studies Peacock
Public Health Salmon Pink
Theology Scarlet

For doctoral, education specialists and master’s candidates, hoods display the school's colors, the type of degree and area of study. They are worn around the neck and flow down the back. The inside lining is GCU colors in a chevron pattern. The color and width of the velvet edging on the hood indicates the degree and field of study. Bachelor candidates do not wear hoods.

Regalia Costs

Herff Jones is Grand Canyon University's commencement regalia vendor. To order regalia, graduate candidates must be registered for commencement. Please use the Herff Jones regalia link that appears in the confirmation email once registered for commencement.

Graduate candidates who do not plan to attend their commencement ceremony can still order a cap and gown for a memento. For the vendor contact information to place an order, please send an email to [email protected].

Master's - Front and Back

master's front and back

Master cap, gown and tassel plus hood
$39.25
(excludes tax and shipping)

Bachelor's

undergraduate gown

Bachelor's cap, gown and tassel plus stole
$32.45
(excludes tax and shipping)

Regalia Order Deadlines

Initial Deadline:

  • March 25, 2024
    11:59 pm (EST)1

Final Deadline:

  • April 4, 2024
    11:59 pm (EST)

1 There will be a rush fee for any order that is placed after the initial deadline.

Nursing Pin Deadline (DPN, MSN and BSN Students)

  • March 1, 2024
    11:59 pm (EST)

Nursing degree candidates wishing to purchase a nursing pin to represent degree completion through GCU can order their pin through the regalia link provided in their registration confirmation email.


Download and Print Banners, Lawn Signs and Posters

It’s time to show off your Lope pride in honor of you or your GCU graduate! Celebrate graduation and welcome the newest member into the GCU alumni Herd with these ready-to-print banners, lawn signs and posters.

If using an outside printer, first check with them on what products they are able to print. They will be able to provide details on what materials they have available. Each product has a few common sizes available for download.

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