Commencement

Congratulations, graduates!

Registration for graduates is now closed. Information about the Spring ceremony will be sent to students via Central email in March 2025.

Information for students

Central Connecticut State University will host a winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 14, at 1 p.m. in Welte Auditorium. The snow/inclement weather date will be Sunday, December 15. We look forward to celebrating with you! 

Due to limited seating capacity, only the first 350 graduates who RSVP will be admitted and granted three guest tickets. If you require more than three guest tickets, consider attending the Spring ceremony which allows graduates to invite up to six guests. 

When the December ceremony reaches capacity or if you would prefer to participate in the Spring ceremony, all eligible graduates will be automatically invited to participate in the May 2025 ceremony.

Information about the Spring ceremony will be sent to students via Central email in March 2025.

RSVP and guest tickets for the ceremony

Registration is now closed - capacity for Welte Hall has been reached. 

• Guest tickets are electronic and can be emailed or printed.

Parking is available in the Student Center Garage, surface lot off of Ella Grasso Blvd., or in the nearby Welte garage. The GPS address for Welte Hall is 105 Ella Grasso Blvd.

After the ceremony

Alumni and the Bellin room of the Student Center has been reserved for the winter commencement reception. All are welcome to attend this party which will take place after the graduation ceremony.

Commencement book and diploma name proof

Students should refer to the Marching Order confirmation emails to ensure their name is correct—that is how your name will appear on your diploma and in the commencement book. 

Please report any errors to the Office of the Registrar at regstaff@ccsu.edu immediately.   

For more information, please send an email to commencement@ccsu.edu .