2020 Commencement
The College will be hosting graduation ceremonies Tuesday, August 4th at 9:30 P.M. at the Circle Drive-In Theater. Grad Finale will be held on July 27th and 28th.
Information for Graduates:
If you need to apply for graduation and have not done so, email the registrar office at registrar@johnson.edu.
Grad Finale:
This event is held in two sessions to allow for all graduates to attend. In order for students to receive caps, gowns, and commencement tickets they must fulfill all obligations.
Students will receive two [2] tickets to the ceremony. This will allow for one graduate car (blue ticket) and one guest car (grey ticket). Graduates must have their blue ticket.
Students should enter campus through the south entrance near President’s Hall. Drive through the parking lot between Woolworth Hall and Richmond Hall, stop at the tent set up to pick up their grad packets (caps, gowns, and tickets) and hand in any paperwork that is required. Students will exit through the north entrance at the light.
Choose from one of the following dates:
- Monday, July 27th, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
- Tuesday, July 28th, from 11:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Students may come any time during the listed times.
**Please bring your parking pass to Grad Finale to return to Student Engagement.
Commencement Ceremony:
- Commencement Ceremony: Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 at 9:30 P.M.*
- Graduates: Please report to the Circle Drive-In Theater, 1911 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton, PA 18508 on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, at 7:30 P.M. but no later than 8:00 P.M. (No Exceptions!)
- No high heels or work boots.
* TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR COMMENCEMENT
Tickets will be distributed at Grad Finale with caps and gowns. All questions regarding tickets should be directed to Student Engagement at studentengagement@johnson.edu.
Special Note:
You have devoted a considerable amount of time, effort, dedication and energy to your program of study. You should plan to be present to receive your degree. Please remember, this is a day for which you have prepared, and for which your family and loved ones have patiently waited. May you each do your part to make the occasion one we can look back upon with pride.
Please reach out to Academic Affairs with any questions regarding commencement by calling 570-702-8926.