Ceremony #1: Esperanza, Online Undergraduate, CHS & THC Graduate Programs

Students graduating in the first ceremony include:

  • Esperanza College
  • Online Undergraduate Programs
  • Graduate Programs in the College of Health and Sciences and the Templeton Honors College Graduate programs

1st Ceremony Event Schedule

Commencement Ceremony- May 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

  • At the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA

  • This is a ticketed event. Graduates, faculty and guests must present a ticket to gain entrance to the venue. You must RSVP to receive your tickets. Check your Eastern email for the ticket RSVP form.
  • Free Parking

Friday, May 3, 2024- Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. 

  • 1:00 p.m. - Graduates Check in at the Tent in the Staff Lot
  • 1:00 p.m. -Doors Open for Guests
  • 2:00 p.m.- Commencement Ceremony Begins
Baccalaureate- May 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

6:45 p.m.- Graduates and Faculty that are processing should arrive to robe and line up
7:30 p.m.- Baccalaureate for Graduates of All Colleges and their Guests

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA 19010
More information about Baccalaureate

Ceremony #2: Traditional Undergraduate Programs

Students graduating in the second ceremony include:

  • All Traditional Undergraduate students

2nd Ceremony Event Schedule

Commencement Rehearsal Meeting- May 2, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 2, 2024
3:30 p.m.-Traditional Undergraduates Commencement Rehearsal Meeting 
Rehearsal is required for all traditional graduating seniors from all colleges. The Rehearsal will be held in the McInnis Auditorium.
Come learn about Baccalaureate, what you need to know about Commencement, participate in the Senior Class picture and start the Celebration of your Commencement weekend!
Any questions please email: graduation@eastern.edu.

Traditional Undergraduate Senior BBQ- May 2, 2024 at 5 p.m.

5:00- 6:30 p.m.- Traditional Undergraduates Senior BBQ.  Join your fellow seniors, professors and university staff on the Walton Patio as we celebrate your accomplishments and future endeavors!

Baccalaureate- May 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

6:45 p.m.- Graduates and Faculty that are processing should arrive to robe and line up
7:30 p.m.- Baccalaureate for Graduates of All Colleges and their Guests

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA 19010
More information about Baccalaureate

Commencement Ceremony- May 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m

  • At the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA

  • This is a ticketed event. Graduates, faculty and guests must present a ticket to gain entrance to the venue. You must RSVP to receive your tickets. Check your Eastern email for the ticket RSVP form.
  • Free Parking

Saturday, May 4, 2024- Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. 

  • 9:30 a.m. - Graduates Check in at the Tent in the Staff Lot
  • 9:30 a.m. -Doors Open for Guests
  • 10:30 a.m.- Commencement Ceremony Begins

Ceremony #3: CBL and CEBS Graduate Programs

Students graduating in the third ceremony include:

  • Graduate programs of the College of Business & Leadership
  • Graduate programs of the College of Education & Behavioral Science

3rd Ceremony Event Schedule

Baccalaureate- May 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

6:45 p.m.- Graduates and Faculty that are processing should arrive to robe and line up
7:30 p.m.- Baccalaureate for Graduates of All Colleges and their Guests

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA 19010
More information about Baccalaureate

Commencement Ceremony- May 4, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

  • At the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA

  • This is a ticketed event. Graduates, faculty and guests must present a ticket to gain entrance to the venue. You must RSVP to receive your tickets. Check your Eastern email for the ticket RSVP form.
  • Free Parking

Saturday, May 4, 2024- Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. 

  • 2:30 p.m. - Graduates Check in at the Tent in the Staff Lot
  • 2:30 p.m. -Doors Open for Guests
  • 3:30 p.m.- Commencement Ceremony Begins