Commencement
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Baccalaureate Mass
4:30 p.m. – Villa Maria House of Studies Chapel
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Graduate Commencement
Master’s and Doctoral Graduates
10 a.m. – Alumnae Hall
Undergraduate Commencement
Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Graduates
2 p.m. – Alumnae Hall
For questions regarding commencement, email commencement@immaculata.edu.
Information for Guests
Baccalaureate Mass
Saturday May 16, 2025, 4:30 pm – Villa Maria House of Studies Chapel
The Baccalaureate liturgy will take place in the Villa Maria House of Studies Chapel, located at 1 Our Lady Circle (across the street from Immaculata University). Family and friends are welcome to attend, and no tickets are required for Baccalaureate Mass.
Graduates should wear academic attire. Priest and /or deacon relatives are welcome to assist at the Baccalaureate Liturgy. Graduates who have any Catholic clergy family members who will be attending the Mass should notify Sister Christina Marie Roberts at 610-647-4400 ext. 3989 or croberts5@immaculata.edu by May 4, 2026
Livestream
Families unable to attend the ceremony on campus may join via livestream. The link will be available on IU’s website the day of commencement.
Tickets
A decision will be made as to the number of tickets each graduate receives after the close of commencement registration on April 10. An email will be sent to graduating students regarding the number of tickets after that date.
Accommodation
Those students and/or guests who will need special accommodations at the commencement ceremony, please contact Robert Pursel, Campus Safety Coordinator, at OneCard@immaculata.edu.
Local Hotels
Hampton Inn
635 Lancaster Avenue, Frazer PA 19355
(610) 699-1300
Sheraton Great Valley
707 Lancaster Avenue, Frazer PA 19355
(610) 524-5500
Holiday Inn Express Exton - Great Valley
120 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
(610) 524-9000
Senior Portraits
Limited times for graduation portraits are available on March 24, 25 and 26. Please schedule while openings are available.
Academic Attire
To participate in any of the commencement ceremonies, graduates will need a cap, gown, hood (except Associate), and tassel.
Custom Doctoral Regalia
Order Custom Doctoral Regalia online
Doctor of Psychology graduates, please choose the gold (Science) velvet hood color.
Doctor of Education graduates, please choose the light blue (Education) velvet hood color.
Campus Store Orders (available starting April 1)
Academic Attire Pricing
All academic attire purchases are non-refundable.
Purchase by visiting the Campus Store or visiting the website immaculatashop.com
Associate Attire
Cap, Gown, Tassel bundle - $51
Bachelor Attire
Cap, Gown, Tassel, Hood bundle - $93
Hood and Tassel only (those who received a cap and gown as an incoming freshman need only order the hood and tassel) - $52
Masters Attire
Cap, Gown, Tassel, Hood bundle - $106
Doctoral Attire
Tam, Gown, Tassel, Hood bundle - $169
Campus Store: 484-323-3910
Normal Hours: Mon-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed weekends
Commencement Obligations
Students expecting to complete their degree in May 2026 must make sure they have completed all institutional requirements to receive their diploma at the commencement ceremony.
- Financial balances including payment of all tuition and fees must be received by March 6, 2026. Any additional charges, including room damage, and parking fines, are due immediately. A financial hold will prevent the graduate from receiving a diploma and transcript.
- Students with Federal Stafford Loans must complete Exit counseling prior to graduation. You will not receive your diploma until Exit Counseling is completed. Students need to go to studentaid.gov and click on “Exit Counseling” under the Loan Repayment tab. Students will need to log in using their FSA ID. Students must have a verified FSA ID (username and password) and may click on the link to create it. The entire process will take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Immaculata University is automatically notified weekly of all students who have completed their counseling sessions.
- Completion of all academic requirements by May 8, 2026.
- Final grades for Spring 2026 coursework are due by noon (12 pm), May 11, 2026.
More information coming soon.