At Arcadia’s Commencement ceremonies, we’ll celebrate your degree completion with you and your family. Important information will be sent to you throughout the spring semester, so be sure to check your Arcadia email frequently and visit this page for updates.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Graduate Ceremony: 5 p.m.
Ceremony will be outdoors on Haber Green.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Baccalaureate Ceremony: 10 a.m.
Ceremony will be outdoors on Haber Green.
NBC10 Anchor Keith Jones, Fashion Designer Iris Barbee Bonner ’07 to Address Graduating Classes at Arcadia University Commencement
Jane Elliott is a nationally renowned educator, anti-racist, and civil rights activist who has played a crucial role in building the foundation for diversity and inclusivity in education. Upon earning her teaching certificate from the University of Northern Iowa, formerly Iowa State Teachers College, in 1953 Elliott began her teaching career.
Keith Jones is a 15-time Emmy winning weekday morning anchor of NBC10 News Today in Philadelphia. He also co-hosts an exclusive daily streaming show and podcast called The Lineup, which can be streamed on the NBC10 app on Apple TV and Roku. Jones also serves as an adjunct professor of Broadcast Journalism in the Communication Department at his alma mater, Villanova University…
Iris Barbee Bonner is a creative thinker, artist, and fashion designer who resides in Philadelphia. As a soft-spoken and shy child, she began to express herself through art at just five years old. Bonner attended Arcadia University and earned a BFA in Graphic Design…
Leading up to Commencement!
Your Diploma
Diplomas are available to each graduate after the Commencement ceremonies for all colleges and schools. Official Arcadia frames can be found in the Campus Store. For questions or concerns regarding diplomas, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Your Cap Design
Each year, graduates are encouraged to let their creative selves shine—be it silly, sweet, or sentimental. Enter your decorated cap for a chance to win an Amazon gift card by completing our Arcadia Grad Cap Contest 2024 form.
Your Paver
The paver program offers the opportunity for seniors and alumni to have a brick on the Alumni Walk of Pride engraved with their name and graduation year. Seniors who make their own gift as a part of the paver program will be counted as having made a Senior Class Gift. You can learn and participate in the program here. Any questions, contact Margo Maas, Associate Director of Young Alumni & Student Engagement at maasm@arcaid.edu
Save the Date!
- April 29: 18 Knights in the Castle
- May 9: Lavender Ceremony
- May 13: Movie and Tailgate on the Green
- May 14: Cap Decorating and Brunch
- May 14: ALANA Ceremony
- May 14: Sip and Paint
- May 15: Phillies Game
- May 16: White Coat and Graduate Commencement
- May 16: Class of 2024 Speakeasy
- May 17: Undergraduate Commencement
Order your regalia here by March 25, 2024. All orders will be shipped to school unless “ship to home” is chosen (additional fee for home shipments will apply.) If you traveled abroad and plan on wearing an international sash, please complete this form by March 22, 2024.
Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
Your time, talent, and energy is greatly appreciated as we offer our graduates a memorable and celebratory Commencement—alongside those who have meant so much to them. Faculty recognitions—including the Lloyd M. Abernethy Outstanding Service and Professor of the Year awards—are also announced at Commencement.
Contact commencement@arcadia.edu if you are interested in attending a ceremony or:
Need Regalia
Faculty and staff should plan to wear their regalia if they want to participate in the procession. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before each ceremony. There will be clear signs to gather in front of the Commons. Dress comfortably if you plan to remain for the ceremony.
Want to Volunteer
Volunteers are integral to a successful Commencement experience. You’ll receive your role and arrival time by email.
Have Honor Guard Questions
After each ceremony, graduates will recess from the ceremony and walk through the honor guard. The honor guard is a time-honored tradition where supporters join to cheer on the graduates.
