Tunxis will hold its 52nd Commencement on Wednesday, May 22 in person. This year’s in-person conferral will be held at Central Connecticut State University’s Welte Hall.

Each graduate may bring up to four guests to the event. Graduates are expected to arrive to CCSU no later than 5 p.m. to sign in at Alumni Hall and receive instructions.

Commencement is a celebratory occasion and we should respect the hard work of our graduates, as well as their families and friends in attendance. Any individual or group engaging in activity that interrupts or disrupts the normal progression of the ceremonies is not permitted and anyone engaging in that behavior will be asked to leave the event. Failure to leave may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the college. Disruptive behaviors and/or refusing to leave when ordered may result in police action and subsequent criminal charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to attend commencement ceremonies?

Attendance is not mandatory. However, we encourage graduates to attend, as it would allow family, friends, faculty and staff the privilege of recognizing your achievement.

Will there be a rehearsal for the ceremony?

No. Graduates will be informed by email when and where to report for line-up.

How are we lined up for the ceremony?

Graduates will line up according to program. Degree and certificate recipients line-up separately. If a graduate is receiving a degree and a certificate or two degrees and/or certificates, they are to line up with the first-degree program alphabetically. Upon presentation of the graduates, all programs are announced.

How long is the actual ceremony?

Commencement is approximately 1.5 hours long. The ceremony starts promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Where do I park?

Welte garage or the Student Center garage.

Where and when do I get my cap and gown?

Graduates can pick up their cap and gown at the Tunxis Bookstore beginning in May (measurements are not necessary). There is no fee. For Bookstore hours, call 860.773.1338.

How should the cap and tassel be worn?

The cap is placed squarely on the top of your head (not the back) and the tassel is placed to the RIGHT side of the cap.

Where will my name appear in the program?

Your name will appear in alphabetical order first by degree, then program, then by name. Degree recipients appear first followed by certificate recipients.

What about photographs?

Tunxis has arranged with Island Photography to take a picture of each graduating student on stage as he or she is handed their diploma cover and/or as they exit the stage. Proof(s) will be e/mailed. There is no obligation to order and proof(s) are yours to keep. For safety precautions, we ask family and friends not to stand in aisles to take pictures during commencement exercises. Aisles will be monitored.

When will I receive my diploma?

Once the diplomas arrive to the campus, graduates will pick up their diploma(s) at the One Stop Enrollment Center with a photo ID. Diplomas are not mailed, they must be picked up. We will notify students through email when they are available.