Commencement

Students that have applied for graduation will be provided instructions on how to order a cap and gown via the Canvas shell. If you have not received this information by February 15th, please contact the Registrar’s Office at graduation@thomasu.edu.

ETIQUETTE

• Turn off all cell phones.
• Be courteous if taking personal photographs.
• Men should remove caps during invocation and benediction.
• All guests regardless of age (even babies) must have a ticket; you are encouraged to leave younger children at home where they can celebrate with you later.
• Be respectful of your classmates in your and your guest’s congratulations during the ceremony so that all graduates’ names can be heard.
• Please pass the programs that are provided down the row you are sitting in.

ATTIRE

• Cap & gown is required and should be free of wrinkles (follow instructions provided with gowns)
• Wear dark dress shoes and dark dress slacks.
• Dark attire looks best under the thin fabric of these gowns.
• Low heels are strongly encouraged.
• No flip flops, casual sandals or slides.
• Cap must be worn flat on the head.
• Leave purses in the trunk of your car for security.
• All regalia worn should pertain only to the degree you are earning. If you are earning a Master’s degree please do not wear tassels, stoles or other items earned as part of your Bachelor’s degree.

Guest Admission

The ceremonies have been moved to the Thomas University Gymnasium on our Magnolia Campus.

Each graduate will receive four (4) virtual guest tickets. Instructions for obtaining these will be delivered to your TU email account on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Follow the instructions in the email you will receive. Please make sure that your guests know how to obtain and use the virtual tickets. Ushers will scan the ticket code for admittance to the gymnasium upon arrival. All guests over the age of 2 require a ticket.