Friday and Saturday Ceremony Information and Protocols

Remember your Regalia!

In order to walk at Commencement you will need your regalia, so please don’t forget to bring it with you.

Attire

Friday Receptions, Hooding Ceremonies and Celebration Event: Learners participating in the Hooding Ceremonies: We recommend wearing lighter weight clothing beneath Regalia. The attire is dressy. Guests: We recommend wearing attire that you would choose for a “wedding” or other social occasion. Please wear layers temperatures may be cooler.

Saturday Commencement Ceremony: Guests: Attire for the Commencement Ceremony follows the guidelines above. Learners should wear lighter weight clothing beneath Regalia.

Temperatures in Phoenix, Arizona during March range from mid 60- high 70s.

Photography

There will be a photographer taking your photo at commencement. You will receive optional photo order information from Grad Images™ Photography via email after the event. Remember to bring your camera so you can capture all the other moments during the weekend.

Seating for Family and Friends

Each Commencement Learner will receive (4) guest tickets at Check in. If you require additional tickets, please notify our staff at check in. Additional tickets are available on a first come basis.

Diplomas are mailed, not handed to you at commencement

When you walk across the stage, the diploma that you receive will have a placeholder in it, not your actual diploma.  Because Capella learners graduate throughout the year, we mail diplomas with degree-conferred transcripts.  If you have already graduated and received your diploma in the mail, you do not need to bring it to the ceremony.

Copies of the commencement DVD

A video of the commencement ceremony will be available thought the Capella University online store (www.capellastore.com)  Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Please check the FAQ section for additional information.