Graduation weekend will be here soon! To help you prepare for Commencement participation here is a list of things you’ll need to get done this spring!
January – March
- Apply to Graduate and RSVP
- Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 graduates – You should have submitted your degree completion application in ASIST already. You likely have your diploma in hand (congratulations!). Please confirm your intent to attend our ceremonies by submitting the Commencement RSVP form.
- Spring 2024 graduates – Please make sure to submit your degree completion application by the March 24th deadline. This application helps us track your degree progress and serves as your application to attend Commencement. After logging into your ASIST account you can access the application by following these links; Student > Student Records > Submit Degree/Certificate Completion Application
- Upon submission, this application is sent directly to your Academic Evaluator within the Registrar’s office. They’ll review your application and reach out to you within a few business days to discuss your remaining degree requirements.
- After submitting your application and receiving a follow-up from your Evaluator please confirm your intent to attend Commencement by submitting the Commencement RSVP form by March 24th.
- Summer 2024 graduates – If you are completing your degree over the summer 2024 semester please email Commencement@liberty.edu to discuss your eligibility to attend the ceremonies in May.
- Purchase Regalia
- Please purchase your Liberty cap/gown online through Oak Hall (regalia). Please see the deadlines below for ordering your cap/gown:
- Custom Doctoral Regalia Purchases (to be kept after Commencement) – March 7th, 2024
- All standard regalia orders & rental Doctoral regalia – April 14th, 2024
- Doctoral regalia rentals will not begin shipping until April 3rd, 2024
- Please purchase your Liberty cap/gown online through Oak Hall (regalia). Please see the deadlines below for ordering your cap/gown:
- Plan your Commencement weekend!
- Review the Commencement Weekend Schedule
- Familiarize yourself with the Weekend Guide (PDF)
- When/where to report for participation in the Main Ceremony
- The date/time of your school’s degree presentation ceremony
- Look through parking/transportation information
- Share the livestream page so your family at home can watch
- Show off your school pride by ordering a class ring
- Read our FAQ page to become a Commencement expert
- Look through our interactive 3D map of campus
- Connect on social media and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
April
- Purchase Regalia – Make sure to order your graduation regalia from Oak Hall by the April 14th deadline (please note the regalia order deadlines listed above)!
- If you need help with how to properly wear your regalia check out our How to Wear Your Cap and Gown video you YouTube!
- Plan your Commencement weekend!
- Review the Commencement Weekend Schedule
- Familiarize yourself with the Weekend Guide (PDF)
- When/where to report for participation in the Main Ceremony
- The date/time of your school’s degree presentation ceremony
- Look through parking/transportation information
- Share the livestream page so your family at home can watch
- Show off your school pride by ordering a class ring
- Read our FAQ page to become a Commencement expert
- Look through our interactive 3D map of campus
- Connect on social media and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
May
- Receive Reader card in the mail. If you submitted your degree completion application and RSVP’d “yes” to attend, then you should receive a Commencement reader card in the mail in late April/early May. The reader card will be marked with your name and degree on the front. Please fill out the information on the back of your card and bring it with you to your degree presentation ceremony.
- If you do not receive a reader card or if a correction needs to be made on your card please visit the Commencement Welcome Fair!
- Take one last look through these important links to ensure your Commencement weekend is a success!
- Review the Commencement Weekend Schedule
- Familiarize yourself with the Weekend Guide (PDF)
- When/where to report for participation in the Main Ceremony
- The date/time of your school’s degree presentation ceremony
- Look through parking/transportation information
- Share the livestream page so your family at home can watch
- Show off your school pride by ordering a class ring
- Read our FAQ page to become a Commencement expert
- Look through our interactive 3D map of campus
- Connect on social media and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!