This webpage offers the most up-to-date information about Commencement. Information and resources associated with this special event appear below. 

Commencement in 2025 will be held on Saturday, May 17.

2025 Commencement Information

Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in the Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC). There will be two commencement ceremonies, according to program, as follows.  Please check this website periodically, as it will be updated as more information becomes available.

Commencement Ceremony No. 1 Schedule

The programs that will walk in this commencement ceremony include:

• Automotive Technology (AUTO)
• Cabinetmaking & Wood Technology (CABM)
• Carpentry Technology (CARP)
• Collision Repair Technology (CORT)
• Civil Engineering Construction Technology (CIVL)
• Diesel Technology (DIESEL)
• Electrical Construction & Maintenance (ECM)
• Electronic Engineering Technology (EET)
• Electrical Technology (ELEC)
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (ELME)
• Masonry Construction Technology (MASN)
• Plumbing Technology (PLMG)
• Residential Remodeling Technology (RMDL)

7:00 a.m.  Parking Open to Guests for Ceremony #1 ONLY

7:30 a.m.:  Doors open to Guests (MAC)

8:00 a.m.:  Students arrive for Photos and Robing (Mellor Building)

9:00 a.m.:  Ceremony Begins

Commencement Ceremony No. 2 Schedule

The programs that will walk in this commencement ceremony include:

• Architectural Technology (ARCH)
• Business Administration Technology (BUAD)
• Computer Integrated Machining (CIM)
• Computer & Network Systems Administration (CNSA)
• Computer Software Engineering Technology (CSET)
• Engineering CAD Technology (ECAD)
• Graphics Communication & Printing Technology (GRPH)
• Heating Vent. & Air Conditioning – Refrigeration (HVAC)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
• Metals Fabrication & Welding Technology (MFWT)
• Welding Technology (WELD)
• Water & Environmental Technology (WET)

12:30 p.m.  Parking Lots open to guests

1:00 p.m.  Doors open to Guests (MAC)

1:00 p.m. Students arrive for Photos and Robing (Mellor Building)

2:00 p.m.  Ceremony #2 Begins

Tickets

Commencement tickets are required for families and friends to enter the MAC. Each graduating student will receive four (4) tickets. Tickets are free. Commencement tickets will be available for pick up from the Academic Affairs Office, first floor of the Mellor Building on Main Campus, beginning Monday, April 28.

Livestream

Both Ceremonies will be livestreamed. You may access the livestream for free from our official YouTube page. 

Students may begin ordering their Cap, Gown, and Tassel via Jostens, Inc. The deadline for orders will be Thursday, April 24, 2025. The cost is $26.55 with a $14.95 shipping fee, total cost: $41.50. When clicking the link, you will select “Graduation Products” and then select “Graduation Caps & Gowns” from there in the drop-down menu select “Student”. Once completed proceed to check out. **The college would like all orders to be home-shipped, please be sure to add your shipping information when checking out.

Student Accommodations

If you are a participating graduate who needs to accommodations, please complete this Student Accessibility Notification Request form by April 4, 2025. If you have any questions about accommodations for Commencement, please contact Michele Cherubin, Accessibilities Coordinator, at Cherubin@stevenscollege.edu.

Guest Accommodations

An ASL interpreter will be projected onto the large video screen during the ceremony. There will be a limited number of ADA parking areas; however, there will be a drop off location for guests that have mobility concerns. Accessibility seating is limited and advanced planning is highly recommended. One additional family member/guest can sit with each person requiring mobility seating. All other family members/guests may sit in general seating. For guests requesting accommodations for seating, parking, etc., please complete the Guest Accommodation Request Form by May 4, 2025. If you have any questions about guest accommodations, please contact Tony Miller at miller@stevenscollege.edu.