Fall 2024 Graduates

Here are some important key dates for graduating students.

 Date Description
Sept. 30

Graduation Application Deadline — Registrar's Office

Portal to order your graduation regalia is live!

If only ordering cap and gown, order now to be sure it arrives in time!
Order Issues? Contact Bookstore or Herff-Jones at 480-219-3247.

Note: Academic regalia, or the dress uniform of a U.S. Armed Forces, is required.

Oct. 14-20

"Get Your Grad Gear" — Virtual Ordering Event

Offering reduced prices on graduation "packages," including caps, gowns, invitations, letterhead, tassels and more!

Specials do not apply to individual items. 

Oct. 21

Chancellor's and King Award

Applications due by Noon — Send online as a PDF to lori.kennedy@erau.edu

 Those who qualify to apply will be notified in early October.

Oct. 30

Deadline to Order Cap and Gown

Order Gap and Gown

Order Issues? Contact the Bookstore or Herff-Jones at 480-219-3247.

Dec. 2

Jumbotron Images Due (up to five photos per grad)

These photos are your selection — at ERAU, with friends, family, pets!

Link to be provided at a future date.

Dec. 3

CELEBRATE!! Lift Off Party - The Hangar, 5-7 p.m.

Join your fellow grads for good food, beer/cider/seltzers and a DJ!

Great photo opportunities!

Dec. 5

Grad Fair - AC1 Atrium, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Pick-up caps and gowns, academic cords (if applicable)
  • Register with Alumni Engagement to network with ERAU Alumni
  • Consult with Career Services about “Life After College!”
Dec. 14

Commencement Ceremony - Tickets are not required

Findlay Toyota Center, 9-11 a.m.

  • 7 a.m. - Grad Arrival/Individual Cap & Gown Photos/Line-Up 
For questions or information, contact Lori Kennedy, director of Campus Events, at Lori.Kennedy@erau.edu.