Spring Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony

Graduates who have submitted an application for graduation with the Office of the University Registrar by the appropriate deadlines will be recognized in the hooding program.

Students who have completed or who are registered to complete all degree requirements by the end of fall 2025 or spring 2026 semesters are permitted to participate in the spring hooding ceremony. Students who are in good academic standing and can complete their degree requirements by summer 2026, according to a plan reviewed and approved by their respective dean, are also permitted to participate in the hooding ceremony.  

• Apply for graduation on PointWeb the semester before you intend to walk. You must declare your intent to graduate with the Registrar's Office so they can confirm you have met the requirements. Read their webpage for details. Questions? Contact Brian Eisiminger at beisiminger@pointpark.edu or 412-392-3866.
• RSVP to attend the Hooding Ceremony. Please note, this is a separate step. You must inform the university of your plan to attend the ceremony. (A link will be provided in March.)
• Order your regalia. You must purchase or rent your cap, gown and hood, and bring them to Hooding. The university will not have additional regalia available. You can order it at the Graduation Fair or online.

The deadlines to order regalia are as follows:

• March 9 for custom doctoral regalia (must be ordered in person at the bookstore to get measurements)*
• March 29 for in-store pick-up orders and doctoral rental orders (available May 1 for pick-up)
• April 12  for ship-to-home orders (master's only)

Please join us for this excellent opportunity to get all of your graduation questions answered. Complimentary graduation announcements will be distributed, and caps, gowns and class rings will be available for sale. Representatives from the Office of Alumni Relations, Office of the University Registrar, University Advising Center, Conference and Event Services and the Bookstore will be present to guide you through the graduation process.

The Graduation Fair will be held in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom (3rd floor) on the following dates:

• Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pick up your 10 complimentary announcements at the Graduation Fair. If you are unable to attend, you can pick up your complimentary announcements in the Registrar's office on the first floor of Thayer Hall. 

If you need additional announcements, class rings or diploma frames, they can be purchased online at Herff Jones. 

• Doors Open — 8 a.m.
• Students report to line-up — 8 a.m.
• Ceremony — 9 a.m.

Arrangements have been made with a professional photographer to take pictures of each graduate as he or she receives the diploma cover. You will be contacted by GradTrak Graduate Images via mail and email directly if you are interested in purchasing. There is no obligation to purchase.

Questions regarding your academic eligibility to graduate and the state of your application:

• Office of the Registrar
  Brian Eisiminger
  412-392-3866
  beisiminger@pointpark.edu

Questions regarding your financial eligibility to graduate and the state of your student account:

• Student Accounts
  Meredith Meddings
  412-392-3424
  mmeddings@pointpark.edu

• Conference & Event Services
  412-392-4200
  events@pointpark.edu

Questions about regalia:

• University Bookstore
  Alex Bianchi, manager
  412-392-3448
  abianchi@pointpark.edu

General Questions about the venue or program:

• • Office of the Provost
    412-392-3976
    academicaffairs@pointpark.edu

Visit the Petersen Events Center website for details such as directions, parking and accessibility information.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Family and friends are NOT required to have a ticket. 

We strongly recommend checking the PennDOT website for any construction and traffic detours prior to leaving for the ceremony.

To assist you with your travel to our city, please visit the Visit Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership websites. These sites will provide you with vital information about the city, such as upcoming events, featured attractions, hotel information, dining options, etc.