SCE Commencement FAQs

When and where is the Commencement Ceremony?

The 2025 Commencement Ceremony for graduate and School of Continuing Education students will take place on May 16, 2025 at the Peterson Recreation Center at Providence College.

How do I get tickets to the Ceremony?

All graduates will receive 6 tickets for their friends and family. Tickets will be distributed with your Cap and Gown in May. If additional tickets are needed please email sce@providence.edu. Students do not need a ticket for themselves.

How do I order my attire?

All graduates are required to order their cap and gown online beginning in March from Herff Jones.
All graduates will receive a cap, gown, hood, and tassel with their order. Please note that the attire order has already been paid for by your graduation fee.

How do I get my diploma?

Most students will receive their diploma on graduation day at the Commencement Ceremony. If a student has any holds on their account or has not completed their degree requirements before the ceremony in May, you will still be presented with your diploma cover, however you will not receive your official diploma until your holds have been cleared and/or all of your degree requirements have been met. At that point the student will need to contact the Office of the Registrar to make arrangements to either pick up their diploma or have it mailed.

Where can I get more information?

The Office of the Registrar will be in close contact with all graduating students throughout the year.

The Office of College Event Management and Planning has also put together a Student Guide to Commencement that is filled with lots of information for all of Commencement Weekend. You can also refer to the Class of 2025 Commencement Website.

If there are any other questions, you can also feel free to email sce@providence.edu