Important Dates
An important note: all commencement and graduation correspondence will be sent via graduates’ CUH email. Graduates should check their CUH email on a regular basis.
It is now past the deadline:
- To complete Graduation Application via Self Service
- For graduates to have their name included in the May 2022 Commencement program.
- For graduates to order their cap, gown and tassel online.
- If graduates did not order their cap, gown and tassel online, they must purchase it at their own cost via the Campus Store. Regalia will be available to purchase in the Campus Store in mid-April to late April. Graduates do not need to contact the Campus Store to reserve regalia. An email will be sent to let graduates know when regalia is available.
- To pick up tickets for you and your guests
- If you haven’t already done so, please do the following:
- Send an email to [email protected] from your Chaminade University student email address, with the subject line “Mail Tickets”
- Please include your Chaminade ID number and mailing address in the body of the email
- Tickets will be mailed during the first two weeks of April 2022
- If you haven’t already done so, please do the following:
- To record your name on NameCoach, a service that helps graduates’ names to be pronounced correctly at the Commencement ceremony
For help, email [email protected]
Graduate Checklist
Here’s a checklist for graduates who plan on attending the Commencement ceremony:
Before Commencement on Saturday, May 7, 2022:
- Complete graduation application (deadline has already passed)
- Purchase cap, gown and tassel
- If you ordered online:
- Double-check that you have the correct color (royal blue) and the correct regalia
- If you do not have the correct regalia, please email [email protected] with your full name and order number
- If you did not order online:
- Visit the Campus Store in mid-April or late April to purchase your regalia
- If you have questions, please email [email protected]
- Decorate your cap following the guidelines (optional)
- If you ordered online:
- Make sure you have your Commencement ceremony tickets.
- If you did not pick up your tickets at the Graduation Fair, and if you have not already done so, please do the following:
- Send an email to [email protected] from your Chaminade University student email address, with the subject line “Mail Tickets”
- Please include your Chaminade ID number and mailing address in the body of the email
- Tickets will be mailed during the first two weeks of April 2022
- If you did not pick up your tickets at the Graduation Fair, and if you have not already done so, please do the following:
- Record your name on Name Coach so your name is pronounced correctly during the commencement ceremony
- Figure out what you’re going to wear under your gown and what kind of shoes you’re going to wear
- Please keep in mind that the ceremony is being held at an outdoor venue
- For details, visit the Academic Attire page
- Give your guests their tickets and other useful information. Please double-check which word is on the ticket (“Graduate” or “Guest”) and make sure you have the correct ticket to enter the venue.
- Four guest tickets will be issued per graduate. Children ages 3 and younger do not need their own tickets.
- Guests may park on the CUH campus and take the trolley shuttle service, as long as they register online ahead of time.
- Graduates should plan to meet non-ticketed guests at a location outside of the Waikiki Shell to receive lei. Only ticketed guests will be allowed into the Waikiki Shell.
- Please visit the FAQ page for more information about additional tickets. Your answer is under the question: May a graduate request more than four tickets?
- Do you or your guests want to park on the CUH campus in Kaimuki and take advantage of our trolley shuttle service? If yes, complete the online sign-up on this Google Form. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 15, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST). Please note, there is only public parking available near the venue.
- Register online at GradImages (optional)
- GradImages will be taking photographs during the commencement ceremony and will make them available for purchase
- For details, visit the Memorabilia page
- Register online at StageClip (optional)
- This free service is offered to graduates who walk in the Commencement ceremony
- It’s a short, personalized clip of your moment on stage
- For details, visit the Memorabilia page
On Saturday, May 7, 2022:
- Check-in at the Waikiki Shell no later than 3:30 p.m.
- The exact meeting location will be posted on our website in April. Volunteers will be present to guide graduates to their designated area.
- We will distribute the following on the day of the ceremony: honors cords, hoods for students graduating with a Master’s degree, medallions for Outstanding Students, etc. Students graduating with a Doctoral degree will be hooded on stage (plans are subject to change). Please note, cords or stoles tied to a specific honors society will be distributed prior to commencement by its respective advisor.
- We will review basic information about the ceremony with graduates
- Refreshments will be available
- Please see the schedule below for what time to arrive and for more information
- Wear your cap, gown and tassel. Remember you must wear clothing under our gown. For more details, visit the Academic Attire page.
- Bring your graduate ticket.
- Only bring what you need. Keep in mind, there is no storage for your personal belongings.
Graduate Schedule on Saturday, May 7, 2022
| Time | |
| CUH on-campus parking opens to graduates | 1:00 p.m. |
| First trolley shuttle leaves the CUH campus for the Waikiki Shell (meeting location TBA) Graduates should sign up for themselves and/or their guest/s via this Google Form to reserve their spot. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 15, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST). | ~ 1:30 p.m. |
| Graduates Check-In (at the Waikiki Shell. Exact location TBA.) | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Graduates must check-in no later than 3:30 p.m. |
| Graduates line up, important information | 5:10 p.m. |
| Ceremony begins | 5:30 p.m. |
| Ceremony ends | ~ 8:00 p.m. |
| Lei Ceremony | ~ 8:15 p.m. for graduates and their ticketed guests in the lawn area Important note: Graduates should plan to meet non-ticketed guests at a location outside of the Waikiki Shell to receive lei. Only ticketed guests will be allowed into the Waikiki Shell. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. |
| Last trolley shuttle leaves the Waikiki Shell for the CUH campus (meeting location TBA) Graduates should sign up for themselves and/or their guest/s via this Google Form to reserve their spot. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 15, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST). | ~ 9:00 p.m. |
| CUH on-campus parking closes | 10:30 p.m. |
Need Accommodations?
Please let us know if you need any special accommodations or seating arrangements at the ceremony. You may email [email protected].
Questions?
- For grades, records, and petitions, contact the Records Office at (808) 735-4722 or [email protected].
- For cap and gown, and announcements, contact Herff Jones at 1-800-837-4235 or (808) 395-1322 (local representative).
- For the ceremonies or other questions, contact (808) 739-7493 or [email protected].
