Office of Graduate Studies
and Extended Education West Chester University McKelvie Hall
102 West Rosedale Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
(610)-436-2943
gradstudy@wcupa.edu Commencement Information
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Monday, May 12, 2008
7:00 pm
Hollinger Field House
Graduates should arrive by 5:50 pm in Ehinger Gym
Light Refreshments will be served.
The President of West Chester University, Dr. Madeleine Wing Adler, the Provost, Dr. Linda Lamwers and the Graduate Dean, Dr. Janet Hickman will be in attendance. Graduates will also be hooded during the ceremony. Graduates should wear their gown but carry their hood.
Apply for Graduation
Ordering Cap and Gown (
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Instructions for Pick-Up of Cap and Gown and Announcements
Caps, gowns, and announcements will be distributed in the SSI Bookstore from
April 28 through May 9*
Hours are:
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.;
Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m*.
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
*The last day for distribution of caps & gowns will be Friday, May 9 at 12:00 p.m.
There are no charges for these items as they are covered by the graduation fee. No items will be mailed. You will need to present a picture ID card to obtain these items. Someone else may pick up commencement materials for you with your written authorization and your picture ID card. If you do not pick up your caps and gowns by May 9, you will need to contact the Office of Graduate Studies to make arrangements for pick-up. Each graduate is entitled to ten standard announcements. Personalized announcements are available for purchase at the SSI Bookstore. You can see samples at the bookstore.
Diplomas
During the ceremony, diploma covers only will be distributed. The Office of Graduate Studies will mail diplomas to all graduates who have completed the requirements for their degrees. They will be mailed from the Office of Graduate Studies following posting of grades and verification of graduation requirements. Please allow 60 days.
