Frequently Asked Questions
University of Bridgeport will host two May 2023 in-person Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Undergraduate Ceremony: Theater gates open at 9 a.m. Ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony: Theater gates open at 2 p.m. Ceremony begins at 3 p.m.
The $150 graduation fee covers the cost of auditing and maintenance of the student’s academic record. It is not a charge for the ceremony.
For more information, please see: Miscellaneous Fees and Deposits
The Graduation Application is your “RSVP” for the commencement ceremony. It provides the committee with your updated information for the ceremony and diploma. Eligible May 2023 graduates will receive an email to proceed with the completing the Graduation Application once they are approved for commencement. The graduation application will be due April 7, 2023.
August 2022 and December 2022 graduates will receive communications to their UB email address.
Your honor stoles and/or cords will be made available to you upon receiving your cap & gown. Please note that Latin honors are based on the cumulative GPA based on the fall 2022 semester. Latin honors are only observed for undergraduate students.