Commencement 2019 at Rosemont College

All financial obligations to Rosemont College must be met before Commencement. A student with outstanding debts will not be able to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, and will not receive a diploma or transcripts until the debt is settled. Financial status may be verified by contacting Student Accounts at 610-527-0200 ext. 2243. 

All 2019 degree candidates must be cleared to graduate by their Program and the Registrar's Office. Degree candidates must fulfill all academic requirements for their degree as outlined in the Academic Catalogue. 

Students who do not meet the academic criteria will be ineligible to participate in the 2019 Commencement. Students will be notified in early March of their eligibility to receive their degree in May. To verify academic eligibility, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 610-527-0200 ext. 2307.  

Students must contact the bookstore with questions about their Academic Attire at 610-527-0200 ext.2250. No payment is necessary; the cost of academic attire is included in the Graduation Fee.

Caps, gowns, and hoods will be available for pick-up at the College Book Store (Alumnae Hall – lower level) from May 6 until May 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday and Friday and from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Students must be financially cleared prior to picking up their cap and gown. Academic attire may be kept by each graduate.

The Rosemont College Office of Public Relations will send graduation announcements to all students' hometown or local newspapers unless it is requested by a student that information not be released. Please fill out the publicity release form available here. Please indicate on the form if you do not want the College to send your graduation announcement.

Special recognition will be given to graduates with alumni connections during the Commencement Ceremony and alumni related to graduates are invited to assist in the conferral of degrees. Photos of alumni and graduates will be taken on the day of Commencement.

Graduates with family alumni connections to Rosemont College are encouraged to contact Joe Darrah, Director of Alumni Relations, at 610-527-0200 ext. 2805 joe.darrah@rosemont.edu. 

All students who participate in the Commencement Ceremony will receive a "ceremonial" diploma from the President on stage. At the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony, official diplomas will be distributed in the library to all students who have received academic and financial clearances.

Please note: Diplomas will not be disbursed until the Commencement Ceremony ends. Students who are not participating in Commencement will indicate on the diploma form how they will receive their diploma (pick up or mailed).