December Commencement

While most of our graduates finish their education in the spring, Marietta College is pleased to recognize those who finish their requirements in the fall. The Fall Commencement is a more modest recognition of those students who complete mid-year, but no less important. Traditional academic regalia is required for all participating graduates.

Fall graduates who chose to participate in Spring Commencement prior to completion are ineligible to participate in the fall ceremony.  
 

December 2025

Graduation Celebration

December 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
McDonough Center for Business & Leadership - Alma McDonough Auditorium

The College is preparing for an in-person celebration to be held in the McDonough Auditorium on December 13, 2025. Tickets are required, as seating is limited. The ceremony is anticipated to last just under one hour.

Regalia is required for participating graduates, who should plan to arrive for check-in between 12:15 and 12:45.

Academic Regalia

The navy cap, gown and tassel required for all graduation ceremony participants are available for order through October 12th from Herff Jones for pick up from the Records Office on Landmark Experience Day. Orders for home delivery may be placed through November 16th; shipping charges will apply. Graduate will also wear white satin stoles embroidered with "Class of 2025" and the College seal. Stoles must be purchased separately from the Pioneers Team Store in upper Gilman.

A small quantity of regalia will be available for use on a first-come, first-served basis for those who miss the deadline or were otherwise unable to purchase. Cost-savvy student who are able to borrow regalia from previous graduates may contact the Records Office to order a tassel, if needed.

Diploma frames and announcements are also available for purchase on the Herff Jones website.

Bruce Heflin Photography will be taking cap and gown photographs for purchase in the Betty Cleland room both before and after the ceremony as well candid photos throughout the ceremony, including a photo of each graduate as they receive their diploma. Graduates will be receiving a QR code prior to the ceremony that will allow them to register up to 14 cell phone numbers and/or email addresses where candid images will be sent as early as the day of the ceremony. This is a great way to include friends and family who cannot attend. No purchase is required to participate in sharing of candid photos.