Graduate Ceremony FAQs

    The commencement exercises for Masters candidates will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on the Mercyhurst University campus.

    Yes. Graduates will be notified of how many tickets they can receive. Tickets will be included with graduates’ caps and gowns. General seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Doors to the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center will open at 6:15 p.m. 

    The graduates must arrive by 6 p.m. for line-up. Please remember to bring your attire.    

    Parking is available in the Mary D’Angelo parking lot, which is Lot #8 on the Campus map

    • Bottles, cans, flasks, noise makers, selfie sticks, weapons of any kind. Dangerous and unlawful materials are prohibited.
    • Outside food and beverages are prohibited.