Ceremony Info/FAQ

How do eligible students apply to graduate?

Before we can celebrate at 毕业典礼, eligible students must complete the steps on the Preparing for Graduation 页面,包括 submitting your degree application by Feb. 9 (late degree applications will be accepted after this date, but we are no longer able to ensure late applicants that their name will be listed in the 毕业典礼 program). If you have questions about this process, please reach out to the Office of the 注册商 at registrar@哈特福德.edu.

When and w在这里 are the ceremonies?
Ceremony start times will be:

9 a.m. for graduate students and doctoral candidates

2 p.m. for undergraduate students

Both 毕业典礼 ceremonies will take place on 5月12日星期日, at the XL中心 in downtown Hartford.

How long are the ceremonies expected to last?

The morning graduate and doctoral 仪式 is expected to last about two hours. The afternoon undergraduate 仪式 is expected to last about three hours.

What time should I arrive and do I bring anything with me?
Please arrive no more than one hour prior to your 仪式 start time. T在这里 will be thorough cleanings and air circulation occurring before each 仪式, so students and guests 不会 be permitted to enter the XL中心 earlier than one hour before their 仪式 begins.

Graduating students need to bring their complete regalia with them. We recommend pressing or steaming regalia at home; t在这里 不会 be a place to do so at the XL中心. You may bring a small purse or bag for personal items. T在这里 不会 be a place to store personal belongings during the 仪式.

W在这里 do I go when I arrive?
T在这里 will be plenty of signs and XL中心 staff to guide you when you arrive. Students will be brought to a staging area to line up for the 仪式, while guests will be led directly to audience seating.

I am graduating with a double major—which school do I walk with?

We have many students graduating with two (or more!)专业. To keep the ceremonies consistent and timely, we ask that you walk with the school or college that is granting your degree at the 仪式. When you arrive at student check-in prior to the 仪式, go to that school’s table to get your name card. You will line up and walk with that school.

I am graduating from a dual-degree program —which 仪式 do I attend?

Those earning two undergraduate degrees or two graduate degrees may pick the school they would like to walk with at the 仪式. Those earning both a bachelor's and master’s degree may choose to participate in either 仪式—or opt to attend both since they are at different times.     

Will t在这里 be a livestream of the 仪式?
A livestream of each 仪式 will be available for viewing on 5月12日. The livestream links will be on our 毕业典礼 page 和我们的 UHart主页 the morning of 毕业典礼.

W在这里 should I park?
T在这里 are many parking garages near the XL中心. Street parking is also available. Street parking in Hartford is free and without time limitations all day every Saturday and Sunday (excluding holidays). You can find additional information about parking 在这里.

Will transportation to the XL中心 be provided?

A round-trip shuttle will be available for graduating students and faculty participating in the ceremonies who reserved a spot by the May 6 deadline. Shuttle pickup will be on UHart campus in Millard Circle, 90 minutes prior to each 仪式 start time. The shuttle will return to campus directly after each 毕业典礼 仪式. 

研究生 Degree Ceremony: Shuttle will leave Millard Circle at 7:30 a.m.
本科 Degree Ceremony: Shuttle will leave Millard Circle at 12:30 p.m.

Shuttles are only available for graduating students and participating faculty; guests will need to provide their own transportation. Parking information for the XL中心 can be found on our 毕业典礼 常见问题页面.

Are t在这里 hotels nearby?
You can find plenty of information on local hotels, restaurants, and bars at 哈特福德.com.

What accessibility accommodations will t在这里 be for students and guests?
Individuals needing limited mobility or wheelchair-accessible seating for 毕业典礼 should arrive an hour prior to the 仪式 start to allow for plenty of time to find parking and seating. 客人 requiring mobility assistance should park in the Hartford 21 garage located at 210 Asylum Street in downtown Hartford. After parking, take the elevators up to Level 1 and turn right upon exiting the elevator. Once you walk through the magnetometer, head into the arena and walk to the Guest Services desk to the right of the main entrance behind Section 124. Please let the Guest Services attendant know that you require accessible seating and you will be directed to your seat. ADA seating is for one person and a companion—the XL中心 is unable to accommodate multiple family members in the accessible seating area.

T在这里 will be a sign language interpreter at both 毕业典礼 ceremonies. Individuals who need to be seated near a sign language interpreter should 电子邮件 the 毕业典礼 Committee for more information.

Are t在这里 any security restrictions?
客人 attending XL中心 events are advised that large bags, 背包, 行李, 冷却器, 包裹, 公文包, and like articles will be strictly prohibited from the facility. All guests will be subject to search, at the XL中心's discretion, of their person and/or possessions (including women's handbags of normal size which may be allowed entry after such search). 客人 with prohibited articles will be turned away at the entrances to return items to their vehicle or dispose of the items. No storage or "check-in area" will be provided. Enforcement will be without exceptions. 

Graduating students are advised that alcoholic beverages 不会 be allowed in the staging area. Anyone found to have alcohol on their person 不会 be allowed to participate in 毕业典礼 exercises.

看到一个 list of all prohibited items.

Will food/drink be available for purchase?
是的. Food and drink will be available for purchase by guests. All concessions will be cashless.

Will flowers be available for purchase?

是的. Flowers will be available for purchase on site. You may bring your own flowers if you choose. Balloons and signs 不会 be permitted.

Are graduating students limited in the number of guests they can invite?
Graduating students may invite as many guests as they would like to attend their 毕业典礼 ceremonies.

Do guests need tickets to attend?
客人 不会 be required to have tickets to attend either 毕业典礼 仪式.

Will guests be assigned seats?
No; audience seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 客人 may arrive up to one hour prior to the 仪式 start time. 客人 不会 be permitted to hold seats.

Is t在这里 any cost for guests to attend 毕业典礼?
No, t在这里 is no charge for guests to attend either 毕业典礼 仪式. 客人 不会 receive tickets and seating location will be first-come, first-served. Printed 毕业典礼 programs will be available to guests free of charge.

Will t在这里 be professional photos taken of graduating students?
Graduating students will be photographed by a professional studio, Grad Images®, with over 40 years of experience understanding the importance of this moment and the desire to preserve memories for a lifetime. Finding your graduate’s photos after the 仪式 is easy. 访问 www.gradimages.com to view and purchase custom photo products like prints, plaques, specialty gifts, and more. Proofs will be available within 10 days of the 仪式. 你也可以 北语 your contact information to receive a coupon code for 20% off an order of $50 or more. If have any questions or concerns regarding your photos, please contact Grad Images® Customer Service Department at 800.261.2576，网上查询 www.gradimages.com, or 通过电子邮件. Grad Images® a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need.

Will I be able to take a photo of my student walking across the stage?
客人 will need to take any photos from their seats; going closer to the stage or student seating area 不会 be permitted. 看到一个bove for information about professional photography at the 仪式.

The UHart main campus will be open to graduating students and their guests on 5月12日, enabling you to take graduation photos at your favorite outdoor campus locations.

How do I order my cap and gown?
Online cap and gown ordering for the May 2024 毕业典礼 exercises has ended. If you did not order your regalia, please place your request to commence@哈特福德.edu.

What do I get with my cap and gown order?
本科 degree recipients and master's degree recipients will receive custom University of Hartford "keeper" gowns, which do not need to be returned. These gowns with University of Hartford seals embroidered in red are manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. Doctoral candidates will receive a custom rental gown with hood that needs to be returned; the tam can be kept. All graduates will be given a degree-specific color tassel with a University of Hartford "H." Souvenir red-and-white tassels with the 2024 date may be purchased as an option for $10 each. Eligible students, see information below regarding honors cords.

How do I pick up my cap and gown?
When ordering regalia, graduates will choose one of two ways to receive their cap and gown:

• Pick up your regalia on campus. Pickup dates will be April 30–May 1 at the Campus Store (bookstore).
• Choose to have your regalia shipped to your home (shipping fee will apply as noted below):
  本科s and master's candidates: $14.90
  Doctoral candidates (includes shipping label to return rental): $18.10
  
  

How do I know if I am eligible for an honor cord?
Bachelor’s degrees are conferred 以优等成绩毕业者 on students who have completed a minimum of 60 credits in residence and whose cumulative grade point average is 3.25岁或以上; 优等生 on those whose average is 3.50岁或以上; 优等生, 3.75岁或以上.

If you are an undergraduate student graduating with a bachelor's degree and meet the above criteria, you are eligible to purchase a gold honor cord for $20. T在这里 are not different honor cords for different honor levels.

Any questions about eligibility should be directed to your academic advisor.

How can I order a class ring?
Class rings can be ordered on the Herff Jones website.

Will I receive my diploma at 毕业典礼?
Diploma jackets will be handed out at all May 毕业典礼 ceremonies. Actual diplomas will be mailed to students’ permanent addresses and should be received by early fall. Students who have bursar obligations or additional academic requirements to complete 不会 receive their diplomas until such obligations or requirements have been met. Please check the 自助服务 Center to confirm that you do not have any "holds."

What if I need proof of graduation before I receive my diploma?
To verify completion of your degree for employment, 先进的研究, or any other reason prior to receiving your unofficial transcript，电邮至 school or college evaluator (if prior to May 10) or 电子邮件 commence@哈特福德.edu (五月十日以后). If you need to order an official transcript, you may do so online at Requesting a Transcript. When ordering a transcript, please make sure you select "Hold for Degree" unless you are certain that the 注册商 has officially awarded your degree (it can take up to two weeks to process). To confirm if you have been officially awarded a degree, go online to 自助服务 and select "Student Academic Records" and then "Unofficial Transcript." If t在这里 is no date next to the degree awarded, you have not yet been officially awarded your degree by the 注册商.

What if I need my diploma sent to a new address?
Diploma address changes need to be 电子邮件ed to commence@哈特福德.edu. Please do not attempt to make a change in 自助服务 affecting diploma delivery.

What if I need to change my diploma name or have other questions regarding my diploma?
For any other questions regarding your diploma, please reach out to the 注册商 at commence@哈特福德.edu.

Do I need to order a 年鉴?
No. All graduating undergrad students will receive a 年鉴, which will be sent to their permanent address in the fall.

How can I sign up for a senior portrait?
Senior portraits will take place April 1–4 from 9 a.m. 到下午4:30.m. in Gengras Student Union, room 151. Additional April dates may be added based on need. 保留你的 portrait appointment.

What if I have 年鉴 questions?
If you have additional questions regarding senior portraits or the yearbook in general, please contact the 年鉴 Committee at yearbook@哈特福德.edu.