Commencement is a culmination of everything you have accomplished, and we look forward to celebrating with you
Baccalaureate Mass
Mater Dei Chapel
5:30 p.m. Ceremony
Commencement Ceremony
Harrington Center Gym
Graduate Ceremony: 10 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony: 2:30 p.m.
Details for upcoming Commencement speakers will be shared as they are finalized. Check back in Spring 2027 for the full speaker lineup and event schedule.
You've worked hard—now it's time to make it official. We're here to walk you through the graduation application process here.
Explore your one-stop-shop for your upcoming graduation needs and post-graduation life at our Grad Finale Event here.
As you take your next steps after graduation, we invite you to share your post-graduation plans by completing the After the Mount Graduating Student Survey. This brief survey helps Mount St. Joseph University understand the career outcomes of our graduates—whether you’re employed, continuing your education, or still exploring opportunities. Complete the Survey Today Here.
To order your cap and gown, please visit Josten's Regalia link here for details.
Mount St. Joseph University
Fifth Third Dining Hall, Seton Center
5701 Delhi Pike
Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Graduates, family and guests who plan to attend the graduation brunch in Fifth Third Dining Hall on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Please visit the Graduation Brunch page here to register.
Please line up in the Harrington Auxiliary Gym.
Graduate/Doctoral line-up begins at 9 a.m.
Undergraduates line-up begins at 1:30 p.m.
Doors open for guests at 9 a.m. for Graduate/Doctoral Ceremony.
Doors open for guests at 1:30 p.m. for Undergraduate Ceremony.
Graduate Ceremony, 9 tickets per graduate
Undergraduate Ceremony, 6 tickets per graduate
Need additional tickets? Complete this Additional Ticket Request form for additional tickets
Seating is Bleacher seating.
We will have a live stream of the ceremony for overflow seating in the MSJ Theatre, for those who don’t have a ticket or not able to do bleacher seating.
Should anyone in your party require wheelchair or accessibility seating, please request this when redeeming your unique ticket code sent from info@booktix.com.
Limited handicapped parking will be available and will be first-come, first-served. A handicap drop off area will be located in the circle drive by the old Children's Center.
Those attending graduation will primarily park in the West Lot. Once the West Lot is full, overflow parking will move to the Parking Garage and the Upper East Lot.
Direction and Campus Map
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For anyone who is unable to attend the ceremony in person, we're pleased to offer a live stream of the event on the day of the ceremony. You can celebrate from wherever you are!
Aliyah Huff, '21, School of Business & Communication
"After becoming an MSJ student, what surprised me most about the Mount was everyone's willingness to help me succeed, and also how many opportunities there were for me to develop my professional skills."
With Commencement approaching, we want to help you with next steps to create your network of opportunity.