Commencement

The Graduate Hooding ceremony, baccalaureate, undergraduate and graduate commencements will be live-streamed on Converse’s YouTube channel.

The Undergraduate ceremony is a ticketed event and the complimentary tickets can be reserved by the undergraduate the week of Commencement through the Converse Box Office. Tickets can be reserved once the undergraduate’s account(s) are cleared. These tickets can be reserved until Friday, May 16, 2025, at 12:00 noon.

Tickets are not required for the Graduate ceremony.

Currently, four (4) complimentary tickets will be available to each graduating senior. If this number changes due to restrictions or limits, you will be notified via your Converse email. There will be no tickets for purchase and at this time, the University cannot commit to any additional tickets. The undergraduate can contact the Box Office and request to be placed on a waiting list for up to 5 additional tickets.

If you need special arrangements made for guests with disabilities during Commencement, please contact Debbi Thompson, Director of Event Services, at debbi.thompson@converse.edu as soon as possible.

If you would like to purchase a Converse-themed gift for your graduate, check out our online bookstore for some unique gift options.

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Parking

Handicap Parking – A dedicated area for handicap parking will be located behind Carnigie in the Twichell lot. Please have proper credentials visible.

Mobility Issues – those guests with mobility issues can be dropped in front of Twichell quickly then go park the vehicle. Please pull against the curb for drop off so traffic is not blocked. An officer can assist if needed. An elevator is available in Twichell (wheelchair and 1 – 2 other people) to take them to the main level.

General Parking – General Parking is located in the Twichell, North Fairview and Library parking lots. Event parking signage will be posted.

No Parking – There will be no parking around the circle and in the 30 minute parking spots. Reserved parking will be located behind the President’s parking spot for special guests of the President’s Office. Signage will be provided.

Helpful links

• Campus map
• Campus Safety
• Twichell Auditorium