DEPAUW UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2025 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern

EAST COLLEGE LAWN (located outside of the Emison building)

Commencement is a very special ceremony to officially confer degrees and celebrate the academic achievements of all DePauw graduates. Additional information will be shared on this site and through campus email to help ensure that all graduates have a memorable time with family, friends, guests, and the campus community.

ORDERING REGALIA 

Graduates can order regalia (cap, gown, tassel) from . 

Ship to Bookstore Deadline: April 4 at 11:59:59pm EST

Homeship Deadlines: 1st - April 25 at 11:59:59pm EST

                                      2nd - May 2 at 11:59:59pm EST 

Important policies related to regalia: 

• Traditional black regalia is required at commencement. 
• Any additional adornments added to traditional black regalia (cap and gown) must represent excellence in higher education and academic performance at 69É«ÇéÊÓƵ. 
• Anything that is raised or that does not denote a positive message on the traditional board (cap) must be removed.  

OVERNIGHT LODGING 

Guests are encouraged to seek overnight lodging arrangements in Greencastle, IN or nearby towns. Housing will not be available on campus for guests. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Accessibility Accommodations: For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations (including language translation or ASL services) please contact Mishelle Malayer at 765-658-4199 or mishellemalayer@depauw.edu by Friday, April 25, 2025. 

** More details forthcoming! **

We appreciate your continued patience as we work to plan special celebrations. 
Health and safety protocols will be in place per campus guidelines.
Thank you!