Frequently Asked Questions

Applying to Graduate

To participate in commencement, students must apply for graduation through the Student Administration System. Students must also submit a plan of study for all majors/minors they are completing at the time of graduation. Additional information on applying to graduate is available on the Student Preparation section of the University’s commencement website.

Students eligible to participate in the May 2026 ceremonies are those who fulfill their degree requirements in the following terms:

• December 2025
• May 2026
• August 2026

For more information, please contact your academic advisor or make an appointment with the CLAS Academic Services Center.

Cap and Gown

Students are required to wear and cap and gown (regalia) to attend UConn Commencement. Instructions for ordering regalia can be found on the Student Preparation section of the University's commencement website.

No cords will be distributed by CLAS.

Double Majors and Dual Degrees

Graduating CLAS students must participate in the ceremony of their primary major. Information about your primary major is listed in StudentAdmin.

Name Reading

Graduating CLAS students will have their names read during the ceremony. Each graduating student must complete a name reader/photography information card at the pre-ceremony line-up location (Field House). Staff will be present to distribute cards and pencils at this location. Candidates must carry the card with them for the ceremony.

Seating / Mobility Accommodations

Guest accommodations do not need to be arranged in advance. For more information, please visit the Directions & Parking and Guest Accommodations pages on the UConn Commencement website. Note that accessible seating is available on a first-come first-served basis and only one member of your guest party will be able to sit with the guest requiring an accommodation.

Graduating students who require an accommodation should contact clas_commencement@uconn.edu.

Security

All graduating students will pass through a metal detector. Prohibited items include alcohol, weapons of any kind, outside food & beverages, backpacks, noise makers, laser pointers, umbrellas, and bags larger than 12x6x12.

Tickets

Each graduating CLAS student has been allocated eight guests tickets. CLAS is unable to provide any additional tickets to any student. If you require additional tickets, please ask other graduating seniors who do not plan to use all of their tickets.

Tickets will be available at the Ticket Desk on the Storrs Campus beginning in late March 2026. If you are unable to come to the Storrs campus, tickets can be mailed to you. Please visit the Student Preparation section of the University’s Commencement website for instructions.

Only the graduating student may pick up their guest tickets or request that their tickets be mailed.

Other Questions

Please direct any other CLAS commencement question to clas_commencement@uconn.edu.