In this communication:
- How to order your Cap & Gown
- How to order tickets, identify seating in Cheel Arena and if anyone in your party has accessibility needs
Dear Degree Candidate
There is considerable detail in planning Commencement, and your cooperation is appreciated and needed to provide a memorable occasion for all participants and guests. Please read all of the information so that you are informed of plans thus far.
ORDER CAP AND GOWN
Cap & Gown should be ordered online through Herff Jones
The University Bookstore also has a small supply in-store should you decide you want to purchase in person.
For ship-to home, order deadline is Sunday April 14, 2024
For ship-to-store, order deadline is Friday, March 22, 2024
Your pre-ordered cap and gown will be available for pick up at the University Bookstore on Market St. in Potsdam during their normal business hours. There will be a message placed in the announcement emails once the orders arrive to notify you that your order is ready for pick-up.
Regalia must be paid for in full at the time of ordering. If you are unable to pick up your regalia or have questions about regalia, please contact Evan Hitchman at the University Bookstore ehitchma@clarkson.edu or 315-268-4300.
COMMENCEMENT TICKETS
To meet all safety and capacity codes for Cheel Arena seating, each graduate is guaranteed to receive 4 guest tickets. Tickets will be able to be claimed starting on Tuesday, April 9th at 8PM. Graduates will have the ability to choose seating for their guests in advance similar to how visitors preview where to sit at hockey games. Ticket instructions will be sent out in the coming weeks to those graduates who have completed their graduation application, so please watch your Clarkson email for information on how to reserve your tickets.
Starting Tuesday, April 23rd at 8PM if there are additional tickets available after every graduate is able to claim their 4 guaranteed tickets, up to 2 additional tickets may be claimed on a 1st come 1st served basis, based on availability and arena seating capacities. An email will be sent Monday, April 22nd on if additional tickets are going to be available.
COMMENCEMENT TICKETS FOR GUESTS WITH ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS – By Monday, March 25, 2024
If any of your guests have any mobility, vision or hearing concerns, or any other special needs. Complete the Commencement Accessibility Needs Seating Request Form by March 25, 2024 to ensure your guests have the proper seating accommodations.
If you have questions about the ticket process, email commencementtickets@clarkson.edu.
On behalf of the employees at Clarkson, we are all so proud of you and your accomplishments. We are here to work together with you to make this a special day for you and your families. We appreciate your support and review of the timeline and action items.