Commencement
- 2019 Digital Commencement Guide
- Schedule of Events
- Ticket Information
- Academic Regalia
- Hotel Information
- Awards
2019 Commencement Guide
The 2019 Digital Commencement Guide is your go-to resource for all of the information regarding Commencement events. In the guide, you will find information on academic attire, diploma distribution, as well as information needed for guests.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Class of 2019 Spirit of Philadelphia Cruise
GMercyU graduating students are invited to join young alumni on a sunset cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. Grab your best attire as we set sail, dine and dance on the Delaware River.
Click here for more details and to register!
Friday, May 10, 2019
Baccalaureate Prayer Service - 4 p.m.
Julia Ball Auditorium, St. Bernard Hall
All graduates and their families are welcome!
**Please RSVP for the Baccalaureate Prayer Service.**
University Reception - 5:15 p.m.
Waldron Dining Hall and Griffinaerie
All graduates and their families are welcome!
**Please RSVP for the University Reception.**
Honors Convocation - 7 p.m.
Gymnasium, Griffin Complex
By invitation only.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Graduate Commencement - 10 a.m.
For students receiving their Masters and Doctoral degrees
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
100 Station Avenue
Oaks, PA 19456
Check the 2019 Digital Commencement Guide for more details!
Undergraduate Commencement - 2 p.m.
For students receiving their Associate and Bachelors degrees
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
100 Station Avenue
Oaks, PA 19456
Check the 2019 Digital Commencement Guide for more details!
Ticket Information
Students who are earning their graduate degree and participating in the Graduate Commencement will receive ten (10) tickets. Students who are earning their undergraduate degree and participating in the Undergraduate Commencement will receive eight (8) tickets. Extra tickets are not available. Guests must present a ticket to gain entry to the commencement ceremony. Graduates are not required to have a ticket to attend their commencement ceremony.
Academic Regalia
Ordering Your Academic Regalia
Academic Regalia ordering has closed. If you did not order your academic regalia before the deadline, please contact commencement@gmercyu.edu.
Picking Up Your Academic Regalia Order
If you submitted your regalia order by February 27, 2019, your regalia will be shipped directly to your campus.
Philadelphia and Bensalem students will be able to pick up their regalia, commencement announcements, and tickets at their respective campuses on or after April 8, 2019.
GPS and Gwynedd Valley campus students will be able to pick up their regalia, commencement announcements, and tickets at one of the Graduate Finale events:
Graduate Finale #1
Monday, April 8, 2019
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rotelle Lounge, The Griffin Complex
Graduate Finale #2
Thursday, April 11, 2019
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rotelle Lounge, The Griffin Complex
If you cannot attend the above Graduate Finale events, or if you were unable to submit your regalia order by February 27, 2019, you may pick up your regalia, commencement announcements, and tickets at the Last Minute Needs Day event:
Last Minute Needs Day
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rotelle Lounge, The Griffin Complex
Hotel Information
The following hotels are providing special rates for the GMercyU Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, 2019:
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton - Valley Forge / Oaks
| King Room | $102.00 per night |
| 2 Double Beds Room | $111.00 per night |
For reservations, call: 610-676-0900 or 1-800-HAMPTON
Direct online booking link: http://group.hamptoninn.com/gwyneddmercyuniv
Hilton Garden Inn - Valley Forge / Oaks
| King Room | $117.00 per night |
| 2 Queen Beds Room | $126.00 per night |
For reservations, call: 610-650-0880 or 1-877-STAYHGI
Direct online booking link: http://group.hiltongardeninn.com/GwyneddMercyUniversity
Homewood Suites - Valley Forge
| Studio Suite | $149.00 per night |
| One Bedroom Suite / King Bed | $159.00 per night |
| Two Bedroom Suite / One King, Two Queen Beds | $199.00 per night |
For reservations, call: 610-539-7300 or 1-800-CALL HOME
Direct online booking link: http://group.homewood-suites.com/GwyneddMercyUniversity
Reservations MUST be placed by 4/19/2019 to receive the above rates.
Amenities and Other Important Information
- Rates apply to hotel stays between Friday, May 10, 2019, and Sunday, May 12, 2019.
- Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m. at each hotel.
- Each hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the Expo Center.
- Each hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi to guests.
- The Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites provide complimentary breakfast to guests. Complimentary breakfast is NOT included at the Hilton Garden Inn.
