MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE CANDIDATES

    

Master's and Doctoral candidates will receive information via email with all action items and deadlines related to Commencement from their specific college as well as the Registrar's Office and commencement@villanova.edu.

Graduates should be sure to complete all requirements by the deadline in order to participate in graduation. Please email us with any questions.

Please visit the Graduation Task Center in myNOVA for other important links and resources for students who are preparing to graduate. 
 

    

For information and logistics related to the Commencement ceremony, including maps and diagrams, parking and shuttles, weather plans, tickets and seating, academic regalia, accessibility, safety and security policies, and more, please visit the ceremony information page. 

To explore the rich history and meaningful traditions that have shaped Commencement into the celebration it is today, please visit the history and traditions page.
 

    

Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for more important information.

ACADEMIC ATTIRE / CAP & GOWN

Once graduates submit their Commencement registration through Tassel, the confirmation page will contain a link to order their cap and gown through our partner Herff Jones. There is no charge for the cap and gown, and it will be shipped to the address provided on the order form. Ordering will open in the Spring.

DIPLOMAS

The Registrar's Office will mail all diplomas to the address provided on the Prospective Graduate Form/Application to Graduate.  In the absence of a completed form, diplomas will be mailed to the graduates' permanent home address of record.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery after Commencement.  Diplomas display the official degree titles only. All majors, minors and concentrations are listed on transcripts. If you need to make special arrangements for pickup, please contact the Registrar's Office directly. 

CEREMONY PHOTOS

Professional photographers from Pro Pics will capture each graduate's special moment on stage during the ceremony. Additionally, after crossing the stage, graduates will proceed to the graduate portrait station to have a quick portrait taken in cap & gown.

Graduates should register at online before the ceremony to receive their commencement photoproofs via email as soon as they are available. There is no cost to be photographed and no obligation to purchase. Questions? Contact Pro Pics.

CANDID PHOTOS

Professional photographers from Villanova will be on campus throughout Commencement, capturing photos at various locations and during the ceremonies. Photos will be available for purchase following the ceremonies. Please review the information and instructions below.

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS, GIFTS, AND FLOWERS

Graduation announcements, lawn signs, banners, thank you notes, and other commemorative items are available from Villanova University Graphic Services. You can choose customizable printed announcements which include personalized pictures and text. Announcements can be shipped or picked-up. For ordering information and further details, please visit the iPRINT website. Questions? Contact the Print Center at 610-519-7461 or via email.

Villanova also partners with an off-campus vendor, The Commencement Group, that offers flower and gift options for graduates. These can be picked up on campus during Commencement or direct shipped. Orders can be placed online.