Commencement Update

Graduates - once you have checked-in at registration using your Grad Pass, you will be directed to your seat by college. The ceremony will begin promptly at the designated time. When it is your turn to cross the stage and be recognized, commencement marshals will guide you on when to stand up, where to line up and when to proceed across the stage. Please be sure to have your Grad Pass ready to be scanned before you enter the stage. As you cross the stage, you will receive a diploma cover and a photo will be taken of you and the President. The commencement photographer will take your individual photo and you will return to your seat as guided by a commencement marshal. When the ceremony concludes, you will be directed by marshals to exit Pucillo. After exiting, graduates should plan where they will meet their guests.

Graduates should plan to arrive at check-in dressed in regalia and ready to participate in the ceremony. 

Graduates who are participating in the ceremony are required to wear the appropriate regalia which is available for purchase from the University Bookstore. Orders can be placed now and either shipped to you or will be available for pickup beginning April 1.

Watch this video to learn how to look your best in commencement regalia.

Footwear: Please be advised that spiked heels are not allowed on the field. You will be walking and standing as well as climbing stairs, so it is recommended that you wear flats or a low wedge heel.

• Tickets are required to enter the gym, with the exception of children age 3 or younger. No assigned seating.
• During the ticket reservation process, graduates will have the opportunity to provide information about any of their guests who may have mobility issues and require seating that does not involve stairs.
• Tickets will be released electronically to graduates. Graduates will be responsible for providing the tickets to their guests. Please note - stadium tickets will not permit entrance into Pucillo.
• Students should not attempt to exchange guest tickets as each ticket has a unique QR code.
• No additional tickets will be available the day of the event.
• An on-campus viewing site for the livestream will be available at the Winter Center for Visual and Performing Arts at 60 W. Cottage Avenue for the Saturday ceremonies. This is a climate-controlled venue and tickets will not be required.

Doors will open one hour prior to the ceremony.

Graduate Students: check in with your Grad Passat registration and follow instructions given.

Undergraduate Students: check in with your Grad Pass at registration and proceed directly to their seat.

Ticketed guests will enter through the main doors. No beverages may be brought into the gym. 

Revised Parking Map (PDF) - updated 5/5/22

The perfect way to tell the world you're graduating from Millersville! Lawn signs can be purchased through the University Store. Multiple options are available including some which can be customized with your name. Visit https://www.mville.store/search/Lawn+sign/ to see all the available options.

Enjoy videos of the 2021 Commencement Ceremonies.

• 2020 Undergraduate Ceremony
• 2020/21 Graduate Ceremony
• 2021 Undergraduate Ceremony

Please see the FAQs for additional information.

Office of the Registrar
Application to graduate, degree audit, transcripts and diploma mailing questions.

717.871.5005
Commencement: Commencement@millersville.edu
Degree Audit: Degree.Audit@millersville.edu
General/Registration: Registrar@millersville.edu

Office of University Events 
Ceremony information and guest ticket inquiries.

717.871.5926
special.events@millersville.edu

University Bookstore
Caps, gowns, honors cords, stoles, class rings, graduation announcements and yard signs.

717.871.7610
store@ssi.millersville.edu