Faculty Information
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE IT WILL BE POSTED. MOST INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2024 COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND WILL BE AVAILABLE THE BEGINNING OF MARCH.
It honors your students and is appreciated by their family members and friends when you fully participate in Commencement Weekend activities. There are two major University events during the weekend: the Commencement Mass and the University Commencement Ceremony. You may also receive information from your college or department regarding additional ceremonies.
Faculty and Rector Information:
Professional Ceremonies (Law, Graduate School, Graduate Business) and Undergraduate Diploma Ceremonies
Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 - times and locations
- Academic Robe
Commencement Mass
Saturday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. (faculty assemble at 4:10 p.m. in the Joyce Center, North Dome)
- Academic Robe
University Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m. (faculty and rectors report to the north side of the Stadium Tunnel Gate by 8:40 a.m.)
- Academic Robe
Apparel
Academic robes are required for the Commencement Mass, professional ceremonies, the University Commencement Ceremony, and the individual undergraduate college diploma ceremonies.
If you do not plan to use your own cap and gown, you can order a cap and gown rental at the bookstore. Ordering information will be emailed to faculty in February.
Rental of apparel pricing for 2024: TBA
Note: Faculty Marshals for the Commencement Mass and the University Commencement Ceremony will only be reimbursed for the non-Notre Dame black doctoral, master's, or bachelor's regalia.