FAQs

A: Please check with your Academic Advisor, Academic Success Counselor, or Student Success Advisor to ensure all requirements for graduation have been met.

Undergraduate Degree Candidates

To participate in the graduation ceremony a student must meet all the following requirements:

1. Students must have successfully completed their program or, at a minimum, have six or fewer credits remaining to complete by the time of the commencement ceremony.  All program requirements must be fulfilled by August 31 in the same year as the commencement ceremony. 
2. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and be in good academic standing.
3. Confirm participation in the ceremony upon request.

Master Degree Candidates

To participate in the graduation ceremony a student must meet all the following requirements:

1. Students must have successfully completed their program or, at a minimum, have six or fewer credits remaining to complete by the time of the commencement ceremony.  All program requirements must be fulfilled by August 31 in the same year as the commencement ceremony. 
2. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and be in good academic standing.
3. Confirm participation in the ceremony upon request.

Doctoral Degree Candidates

To participate in the graduation ceremony a student must meet all the following requirements:

1. Students must have successfully completed their program or, at a minimum, have three or fewer credits remaining to complete by the time of the commencement ceremony. Students must schedule and complete their final defense prior to April 30 in the same year as the commencement ceremony.
2. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and be in good academic standing.
3. Confirm participation in the ceremony upon request.

A: Commencement exercises will be held at The Palace Theater, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.

A: Ticket reservation instructions will be provided to all students by April 4, 2025, who RSVP by March 31, 2025, order regalia, and meet commencement eligibility.

Tickets will only be valid for the ceremony time assigned to your program (see below). Each student will receive a voucher/coupon code to reserve up to three tickets through a unique booking link. The code is valid for a one-time use.

If extra tickets are available, information about requesting additional tickets will be shared by mid-April.

All commencement-related communication will be sent to the students.post.edu email and the personal email address on file.

10 AM Ceremony:

• All Graduate-Level Programs
  • Master Degree Programs
  • Doctoral Degree Programs
• All Main Campus Programs/Students
  • Main Campus Associate Degree Programs
  • Main Campus Bachelor Degree Programs
  • Main Campus Master Degree Programs

3 PM Ceremony:

• All Online Undergraduate-Level Programs (ADP and American Sentinel Students)
  • Associate Degree Programs
  • Bachelor Degree Program

A: Each student will receive a voucher/coupon code to reserve up to three tickets through a unique booking link by April 4, 2025. The code is valid for a one-time use.

If extra tickets are available, information about requesting additional tickets will be shared by mid-April.

Ticket reservation instructions will be provided to all students who RSVP by March 31, 2025, order regalia, and meet commencement eligibility requirements 

Tickets will only be valid for the ceremony time assigned to your program (see below).

All commencement-related communication will be sent to the students.post.edu email and the personal email address on file.

10 AM Ceremony:

• All Graduate-Level Programs
  • Master Degree Programs
  • Doctoral Degree Programs
• All Main Campus Programs/Students
  • Main Campus Associate Degree Programs
  • Main Campus Bachelor Degree Programs
  • Main Campus Master Degree Programs

3 PM Ceremony:

• All Online Undergraduate-Level Programs (ADP and American Sentinel Students)
  • Associate Degree Programs
  • Bachelor Degree Program

A:  Ticket reservation instructions will be provided to all students by April 4, 2025, who RSVP by March 31, 2025, order regalia, and meet commencement eligibility.

Tickets will only be valid for the ceremony time assigned to your program (see below). Each student will receive a voucher/coupon code to reserve up to three tickets through a unique booking link. The code is valid for a one-time use.

If extra tickets are available, information about requesting additional tickets will be shared by mid-April.

All commencement-related communication will be sent to the students.post.edu email and the personal email address on file.

10 AM Ceremony:

• All Graduate-Level Programs
  • Master Degree Programs
  • Doctoral Degree Programs
• All Main Campus Programs/Students
  • Main Campus Associate Degree Programs
  • Main Campus Bachelor Degree Programs
  • Main Campus Master Degree Programs

3 PM Ceremony:

• All Online Undergraduate-Level Programs (ADP and American Sentinel Students)
  • Associate Degree Programs
  • Bachelor Degree Program

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A: Free student and guest parking is available at the Scovill Street Garage, 33 Scovill Street, Waterbury.  Both The Palace Theater, where guests should report, and Post University’s downtown offices, where students should report for check-in, are a short walk away.  Post Associates will be on duty along the downtown Waterbury streets to guide you from the parking garage.

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A: Graduation will take place rain or shine in our indoor venue!   Rain would only change the location of graduating student check-in and line-up, as detailed on the “Planning Your Arrival” page.

Please dress for the weather, though, as you will need to travel from local parking garages to The Palace Theater before and after the ceremony.

A: The souvenir gown, which is considered a one-time use gown. It can be used more than once but cannot be dry cleaned or washed thus earning the nickname “one-time use”. The doctoral fine quality gowns use the Madison gown option offered through Oak Hall with the Dalton Crepe fabric. The fine quality hood also comes in the Dalton Crepe fabric utilizing the same definition as seen below.

The Madison Gown- features a zipper closure and fully lined bell sleeves, which are finished off with a cuff at the wrist. The Madison has extra pleating down the front of the robe for added fullness in the body, and a pocket slit is added to allow access to clothing beneath the robe.

Dalton Crepe Fabric: The luxurious texture of this fabric gives it a soft feel, closely resembling silk crepe.  One of our most popular fabrics. 100% Two-way textured polyester with a stain resistant finish and excellent draping qualities.

A: There will be assigned guest seating inside The Palace Theater. All guests must have a ticket to enter the facility. There will be no exceptions.

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​A:​ Graduates needing special accommodations for ceremony seating or for crossing the stage should contact Director of Title IX and Disability Services Barbara Alenckis at 203.596.6027 and [email protected], or Senior Title IX and Disability Services Coordinator Rachel Powell at [email protected] and 203.591.5231

A: Any child able to sit in an adult’s lap for the duration of the ceremony does not need a guest ticket.

A: A limited supply of fresh flowers and gifts will be available for purchase in the theater lobby. Post University’s Campus Store will also be selling “Post Pride” gear, including shirts, caps, drinkware, decals, water, and more. The Palace Theater concessions area will be open for snacks and drinks.

A: Yes, anyone with the livestream link will be able to view the ceremonies online.

A:Details on livestream access will be provided soon!

A: No.

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A: Graduates will receive a commemorative diploma cover when crossing the stage at commencement.  After the posting of degrees has been completed, diplomas will be mailed to those students who have fulfilled all of their course requirements. Diplomas will be mailed to the same address that you included on your graduation application. 

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A: Class rings and diploma frames are available for purchase through the Herff Jones Company. Visit CollegeRings.HerffJones.com and select Post University to view ring options, and visit FramingSuccess.com and select Post University to view frame options or custom design your own frame. Samples of rings and frames are available in the Post University Campus Store, located on campus in the Leever Student Center.

A:  Guests visiting Waterbury may explore the following lodging options for their stay:

Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown
62 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT

Hampton Inn Waterbury
777 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT

Quality Inn
95 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT

Wyndham Southbury
1284 Strongtown Rd., Southbury, CT

The Comfort Inn of Naugatuck
716 New Haven Rd., Naugatuck, CT

A: Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT, is the largest airport close to Waterbury.  Other major airports are found in the New York City area, White Plains, NY, Providence Rhode Island, and Boston, Massachusetts.

A: No, childcare will not be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult and children will not be allowed to cross the stage with their graduate.