Commencement

Information for faculty and staff

school deans and the dean of students in their academic regalia

Thank you for supporting our graduates during this momentous occasion! Our graduates are always pleased to see those who have defined so much of their Goodwin University experience join them on this special day. Attendance is mandatory for all full-time faculty and staff. If you are unable to attend, you must email Terry Antoine, Senior Director, Human Resources .

Here are some things you need to know for our graduates’ big day:

Staff

Staff will receive separate information and will abide by those instructions. Those instructions will not be found on this page. Thank you for joining us in helping our students feel celebrated and supported.

Faculty

If you are participating in the ceremony, please arrive and check in at 2:30 p.m. There will be a check-in table outside of 195 Riverside Drive. You must be dressed in your regalia and ready to line up by 3:30 p.m. The faculty reception will be taking place in the River Room at 195 Riverside Drive. This is also where you will line up.

Parking and arrival

The morning of Commencement, staff and faculty will be able to park in the staff and faculty lot at the main campus building until 11:30 a.m. Vehicles must be moved by 11:30 a.m. to allow more space for our students and their guests.

Faculty and staff may utilize the parking options at 3 Pent Rd. (Business and Manufacturing Center), 373 Main Street (Health Sciences Annex), 389 Main Street (Carmine’s Restaurant), 403 Main Street (Health Sciences building), or 417 Main Street (Administrative Center).

Staff will be required to check in using a QR code provided at the check-in table outside 195 Riverside Drive.

Duration of ceremony

The 2026 Commencement will be held outdoors in the courtyard at Goodwin University. The ceremony begins at 4 p.m. and will run for approximately two hours. Out of respect for all graduates, faculty, and staff are asked to stay for the entire ceremony.