Commencement 2025
Ceremonies
Commencement 2025 will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in the Doden Fieldhouse, and will include two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Below is the schedule for class of 2025 commencement ceremonies by department/school:
May 3 at 10 a.m.:
- Allied Health
- Education
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Social Work
May 3 at 2 p.m.:
- Art, Design, and Theatre
- Biblical and Theological Studies
- Business
- Communication
- English, Literature, and Modern Languages
- History and Government
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music and Worship
- Science and Mathematics
🛑 Traffic Update: If you're attending the 2–4 p.m. commencement and will be departing campus to the south after the ceremony, please note that there will be a short detour of SR 72 around downtown Cedarville between 3:30–8 p.m. (approximately) due to the Village's monthly Sidewalk Saturdays event.
At the traffic light by Subway, southbound SR 72 traffic will be rerouted left one block onto East St. then back to SR 72. Vehicles planning to travel west on SR 42 toward Xenia will be rerouted right at the Subway light and will connect with SR 42 via Bridge St.
Attempts are made to keep siblings, parents, and spouses in the same ceremony. The Registrar’s Office will contact those who still have a sibling or spouse in the other ceremony to confirm that they may switch to the alternate program, if desired. .
Commencement Tickets
- Each class of 2025 graduate who plans to participate in their assigned commencement ceremony will receive ten tickets for the field house. No need to submit a request.
Commencement Rehearsals
10 a.m. Ceremony: Commencement Rehearsal for undergraduates and graduates approved to participate in the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Doden Field House. An email with your seat location will be sent to your Cedarville University email account during finals week. Be watching for that email. Plan to meet in the field house promptly at 6:00 p.m.
2 p.m. Ceremony: Commencement Rehearsal for undergraduates and graduates approved to participate in the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Doden Field House. An email with your seat location will be sent to your Cedarville University email account during finals week. Be watching for that email. Plan to meet in the field house promptly at 4 p.m.
Graduation Regalia
- Regalia is being ordered by the University Campus Store for all eligible graduates in the class of 2025. Regalia will be available for distribution in early April.
- Please contact Kelly Holdeman in the Campus Store with any questions regarding regalia.
Commencement Dress
- Professional attire requested (regalia is black)
- Only Cedarville-issued caps and gowns are allowed.
- No added stoles, sashes, or decorated caps.
- To look your best, steam or iron your gown on low heat inside out.
Guest Seating
Due to the nature of the seating in the facility, there are no reserved seats. Tickets are required to enter the Doden Field House and overflow areas. Individuals sitting together will not be seated until the entire group has arrived. All ticket holders must be seated 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the program.
Seating for Young Children
All children over the age of one must have a ticket. No nursery supervision will be provided.
Seating for Disabled Individuals
Since the facility is at ground level and no stairs are involved, individuals with physical needs can utilize the chairs provided in the field house or in the overflow areas. The University does not provide wheelchairs.
Photographs
Parents and family members are permitted to leave their seats to photograph you as you shake hands with Dr. White and receive your diploma. Professional photographs of this event may be purchased through . A photographer from Graduation Foto will be at commencement to take a candid photograph of you at your special moment of recognition. A free passport-sized digital proof of this photo on an order card will be mailed to your permanent address. You can also preregister up to six email addresses at graduationfoto.com to receive a proof via email. After commencement, you may order online at or call 1-800-482-0321.
Registering with Graduation Foto provides them with the information they need to deliver your graduation proofs to you in a timely manner. Providing them with an accurate mailing address and email address will allow them to get your proofs to you on the first try.
Graduation Gifts - Flowers & Bears
Pre-order sales will open on March 10, 2025
The Student Alumni Association is offering beautiful mixed flower bouquets and Cedarville
branded graduation bears available for online pre-sale and same-day sales at both
graduation ceremonies. Same-day sales will be first come first serve, with limited supply. To
guarantee flowers and bears are available for your graduate, please pre-order your gifts.
Pre-orders will be available for pick-up at the flower stations located inside the Doden Field
House when doors open for each ceremony.
Parking and Lodging
Student/Graduate Information
Graduate Seating
Students approved to participate in the commencement ceremony will receive an email during finals week indicating where their seat location will be for the line of march. This same seat location will be used for your rehearsal time. Please plan to attend.
Commencement – Not Participating
If you do not plan to participate in commencement, please contact the Office of the Registrar or send an email so that they can plan accordingly. If for some reason you have to cancel your participation after indicating your intentions to participate, please contact them as well.
Commencement - Live Stream
If family or friends are unable to attend your commencement, encourage them to watch online and celebrate with you! Visit the Commencement Live page.
Academic Recognitions
- School of Pharmacy Academic Celebration
- Masters of Athletic Training Academic Celebration
- Master's and Doctoral Graduates and Families Ice Cream Social
- PA Studies Academic Celebration
Graduation Announcements and University Rings
Visit to order personalized graduation announcements or Cedarville University rings.
Many graduates celebrate graduation by purchasing a Cedarville University ring. Designed specifically for the University by Jostens, the ring features a blue stone and is available in either yellow or white gold. To see samples, stop by the Campus Store.
Diploma Framing
The Campus Store provides several attractive options to display and protect your diploma. Two different sized options feature distinctive cherry molding, deluxe marble matting with gold or silver silkscreen lettering, and the University logo. to be shipped or picked up in the Campus Store.