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Commencement

Commencement 2024 – Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m.

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Congratulations to all the 2024 graduates

Below you’ll find a quick to do list of things you need to complete to graduate in spring 2024. From applying to graduate to ordering your cap and gown, this list will keep you on track for graduation.

Graduation Day Schedule – Saturday, May 4

  • ALL students will check into the Gillmor Center; once you enter the building you will be directed to the correct location.
  • Ph.D. graduates, please contact Nick Bollinger (Academic Advisor) regarding additional details for your morning event.
  • Registration and check-in begin at 12:30 p.m.
  • Tickets ARE NOT required for the ceremony for guests.
  • Attendance is also unlimited for guests to attend the graduation ceremony.
  • Please encourage your guests to go directly to the Heminger Center to obtain their seats and to prevent delays in the ceremony beginning or missing part of the ceremony.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes for the procession to and from the Heminger Center. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND HIGH HEELS.
  • The ceremony begins at 2 p.m.
  • Only the graduate can walk across the stage unless prior approval has been granted.
  • In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made on Friday, May 3 by 5 p.m. regarding the location for students to check in. This will be communicated via the student’s Tiffin University email account. 

Additional things to share with your guests:

  • Beginning at 12:30 p.m. there will be flower sales inside the Heminger Center for guests who wish to purchase flowers for graduates.
  • The Heminger Center will open at 12:30 p.m. for seating and everyone must be seated by 1:45 p.m.
  • If you haven’t yet, make sure you share tiffin.edu/commencement with family members and guests. On that site, they can find all the details they need about the day.

Spring 2024 graduation to do list:

  • Apply for graduation. Please go to tiffin.edu/commencement/graduation-application to complete the graduation application. **The last day to apply is Thursday, February 1.
  • Order your cap and gown after the start of the spring 2024 semester
  • Share with your family the date and time of commencement: Saturday, May 4
    • Registration and check-in: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
    • Ceremony: 2 p.m.
    • There is no limit on the number of guests attending per student

Questions about anything related to graduation? Email honakerbm@tiffin.edu.


Graduation reminders!

Please take a few minutes to read and forward it on to your guests… trust us, they want the details!

Academic Honors Ceremony – Sunday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. 

  • This is an invitation-only event for all undergraduate students who met academic honor criteria at the completion of the fall 2023 semester.
  • If you think you should have received an invitation and did not, please contact Dr. Sandra Geringer at geringersk@tiffin.edu

You’re invited to a Graduation Toast – Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Tiffin University’s Office of the President, Office of the Provost and Office of Alumni Relations invite the graduating members of the class of 2024, faculty and staff to enjoy a Graduation Toast on Thursday, May 2 at 5 p.m. in the Marion Center. Snacks and wine/beer will be available. Proper ID is required. The dress is casual.

Click here to register if you have not already. 

*Please note, if you make a gift to the Senior Class Gift you will be able to pick up your commemorative pint glass that night.

Timeline of degree conferral and official documents being mailed:

  • Spring 2024 graduates: degrees will be conferred by mid-May; diplomas and transcripts will be mailed out approximately 6 – 8 weeks after degree conferral (mid-June).
  • Summer 2024 graduates: degrees will be conferred by mid-September and diplomas and transcripts will be mailed out approximately early-October.
  • Fall 2023 graduates: you should already have your degree conferred and should have also received your diploma and transcript; if this hasn’t happened please let the Registrar’s Office know.

April Events for Graduating Students:

  • Friday, April 12 – Cap and gown pickup at The Exchange
  • Friday, April 19 – Gown Steaming Party at the Dragon Lair
  • Week of April 22 – Cap Decorating Party (TBD)
  • Friday, April 26 – Cap and gown photoshoot/photo trail
  • Monday, April 29 – Crafts & Crafts at The Wall Street Pub & Grill
  • Tuesday, April 30 – Movie Night at Cinemark
  • Thursday, May 2 – Class of 2024 Graduation Toast at The Marion Center

CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S COMMENCEMENT ceremony


Graduating Class 2023 Fast Facts

  • Total Graduates: 712
  • Total Undergraduate Students: 387 (16 are Global students from Romania)
  • Total Undergraduate Students receiving honors of GPA of 3.5 or higher: 199
  • Total Graduate Students: 315 (23 are Global students from Romania)
  • Total Graduates Students receiving honors 4.0: 131
  • Total Ph.D. Students: 10
  • Total Participating as of 2/17/2023: 481
  • Total International Students: 89 (Without Global, a total of 49) – A total of 20 Countries represented.
  • Total of 38 States represented
  • Let everyone know you are graduating. Check out our social media toolkit for some celebratory ways to do just that.
    • Try out our customized TU graduation filters with your Snapchat account.
    • Frame your face with our customized digital profile picture frames.
    • Download mobile wallpapers to your phone.
    • While Zooming with friends, family, in meetings and even in interviews, be sure to download a virtual Zoom background to show your Dragon Pride.
  • Share your graduation celebrations with us. Take photos of your at-home celebrations. Take videos. This is your day.
  • Get social. Use #TUgrad #TiffinUniversity in your celebratory social posts to be included in our social wall.
  • Tell your friends. A list of graduates will be published on TU’s website and social media.

Graduating Class 2023 Fast Facts

  • Graduating students: 736
  • Graduates receiving their bachelor’s degrees: 375
  • Graduates receiving their master’s degrees: 357
  • Graduates receiving their Ph.D degrees: 4
  • Graduates receiving their master’s degrees with distinction (4.0 G.P.A.): 154
  • Graduates receiving their bachelor’s degrees with honors (3.5 G.P.A.): 205
  • Washington D.C. and U.S. states represented: 38
  • Different countries represented: 22

Watch the 2022 Ceremony

Watch the 2022 Graduation Procession

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