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The Commencement Ceremony will take place in the Leo D. Mahoney Arena. Doors will open at 8:00 am.

Yes, the ceremony will be live-streamed and archived on the University website. Links will be posted on the Commencement website the morning of the ceremony.

The ceremony will be approximately two hours in length.

Each student will receive five (5) tickets to the ceremony in the Leo D. Mahoney Arena. Due to fire safety regulations and building capacity limits, we are unable to provide additional tickets. Students who do not need all their allotted tickets may transfer them to others.

For those without tickets, the ceremony will be live-streamed on the University website.

Children three years or older need a ticket; those younger will be expected to sit on the lap of a family member for the duration of the ceremony.

Per the Academic Regalia Policy and Guidelines, all students participating in the ceremony are required to wear regalia which includes a gown, hood, and cap with a black tassel.

All students participating in the Commencement Ceremony are required to purchase regalia by Monday, March 31 so that your items ship and arrive on time to your preferred delivery address. Further details will be provided.

On Saturday, May 17, immediately following the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, a reception will be held for all graduate students and their families at the Kelley Center. This optional event provides an informal opportunity to celebrate with your classmates along with the deans and faculty members of each school. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are not required.

No. Since many events are taking place on campus, we are unable to offer space for private functions. We would suggest you contact a local restaurant or hotel. Visit the area hotels & restaurant page.

There is a wide selection of hotels within two to ten miles of campus. It is strongly recommended that you make reservations as soon as possible. Visit the area hotels & restaurant page.

If you have any Commencement-related questions that were not addressed on this FAQ page, please email commencement@fairfield.edu.

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