Before you know it you will be processing to “Pomp and Circumstance” in your cap and gown. In preparation for this wonderful event we would ask that you take a moment to read the following information and share it with your family.
The College is committed to holding both the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies outdoors on the Quad even in the event of some rain. In the case of extreme weather, one or both events may be held in the PLC Arena with simulcast to the IM Room.
Each graduating student will receive three (3) general admission tickets for seating in the Arena and four (4) general admission tickets for seating in the IM Room for each ceremony. Students will receive a package notification indicating they can retrieve their tickets from the mailroom beginning on May 1, 2024. These tickets will be necessary for admittance only if the day’s events must be moved inside due to extreme weather. Please make a plan for getting tickets to your family in advance of the ceremony. Unfortunately, no extras are available. Both ceremonies will be simulcast to Ketler Auditorium in the Pew Fine Arts Center for those without tickets. Tickets will not be needed for ceremonies held outdoors on the Quad.
Seating will open at 5:45 p.m. for Baccalaureate and 8:45 a.m. for Commencement whether indoors or out.
Please note: The College will provide live-streaming coverage of both ceremonies on our website www.gcc.edu/Commencement for those who are unable to attend.
Rehearsal for both Baccalaureate and Commencement will take place in the PLC Arena promptly at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, May 17 and will last 45 minutes if students arrive on time. Those who are unable to attend must inform Student Life and Learning via StudentLife@gcc.edu in advance.
The cap and gown you provided measurements for during registration in the fall will be distributed to you at rehearsal. Students who are unable to attend rehearsal should make arrangements to have someone else retrieve their cap and gown. Student regalia will otherwise remain on the student’s seat in the PLC Arena until Commencement.
Any special needs requests for guests such as wheelchair access, a sign language interpreter, etc. must be submitted in advance using the online form found at https://alumni.gcc.edu/HCBacComm. This form will be available beginning on March 20, and requests should be submitted on or before Wednesday, May 1. Please feel free to contact alumni@gcc.edu with any questions you may have. All ticketing requirements apply.
Current GCC Siblings of Graduating Seniors Undergraduate students must vacate their room within twenty-four (24) hours of their last exam unless they are the sibling of a graduating senior. If you have an undergraduate sibling who is planning to stay on campus through Commencement, May 18, we would ask that you let us know. This will allow us to program your siblings ID card for access to their residence hall through 6 p.m. on May 18 and the College’s dining facilities through the morning of Commencement. The charge noted on this form will be covered by the College and there is no need for your sibling to take any further action.
Overnight Accommodations for Guests of Graduates On-campus housing is not available for guests and graduating seniors may not host overnight guests (including siblings) during Commencement week.
Commencement Luncheon Following the approximately 90-minute Commencement ceremony, a lunch will be offered in MAP Dining Hall for graduates and their guests. Tickets for guests are available at $17.95 each ($9 for ages 7-12) and must be purchased in advance between Monday, March 18 and Monday, April 22. Please make your reservations early as there are a limited number of tickets available, and tickets will not be sold at the door. If luncheon tickets are purchased, they will be included in the graduation packet you retrieve from the mailroom.
Deadline to order luncheon tickets has been extended to May 3, 2024.
reserve Luncheon Tickets
Deposit Refund After graduation, your matriculation deposit and remaining Crimson Cash balance will be transferred to your student account. Donations to the Senior Class Gift and any check-out fines or charges will be deducted from your student account. The remaining student account credit balance will be refunded to you by June 30. Your patience is appreciated as the steps to finalize this credit will involve many departments and can take several weeks to process. Refunds and final paychecks will be direct deposited to the bank account on file with the College; be sure to keep that account open until June 30 to allow for this transaction. If you are not enrolled in direct deposit, you will receive any final student account refund via check to the home address on file with the College. Please deposit this check in a timely manner.
Graduate Farewell Lunch All 2024 graduates are invited to a Graduate Farewell Lunch (held in the Inner Quad of MAP) on Friday, May 17 beginning at noon. This will be a casual lunch and you will be joined by the Board of Trustees, Alumni Council and Faculty as they congratulate you on your graduation! More information will be forthcoming soon. This event is sponsored by the Office of the President, Grove City College Alumni Association and the Office of Student Life and Learning.
Please note: This event is for graduating students only.