Commencement

Information for the Class of 2012

Welcome to The Catholic University of America’s Commencement Web site. These pages provide a basic overview of Commencement Exercises and weekend activities. There is also information about ordering caps and gowns, answers to frequently asked questions and links to other helpful sites.

2012 Commencement Events

• Honors Convocation for Undergraduates:  Friday, May 11, 2012, 1 p.m. 
   

• Baccalaureate Mass:  Friday, May 11, 2012, 4 p.m.
   

• President's Reception:  Friday, May 11, 2012, Immediately following the Baccalaureate Mass

• Alumni Parent Champagne Breakfast: Saturday, May 12, 2012, 8 a.m.

• Commencement Exercises:  Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10 a.m. 

• Diploma Distribution:  Saturday, May 12, 2012, various times and locations

News Releases for Commencement 2011

• April 14, 2011
  U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner to Address 2011 Graduates at Commencement
   

The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

• May 11, 2011
  CUA to Confer 1700 Diplomas at Commencement Ceremonies  
• May 14, 2011
  House Speaker Tells CUA Graduates They Will Need Humility, Patience, and Faith

 What's Next?

• CUA Alumni
• CUA Career Services
• CUA Graduate Schools