2025 Commencement

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025. 
Time: The ceremony on May 10 starts at 10 am. Graduates must arrive no later than 9 am. 
Location: On-campus under the tents next to the Health Science Center.

Alcohol is prohibited.

Accessibility Information for Commencement

Parking: Only vehicles with a valid government-issued placard or license plate for persons with disabilities will be permitted to park in the accessible parking lot. All parking is first come, first served on the day of graduation. We cannot guarantee accessible parking for everyone who may need it. Golf cart transportation to the graduation area from all campus parking lots, as well as from a designated drop-off zone near Weaver Hall, will be available for those who are unable to park in the accessible lot.

Seating: Limited wheelchair-accessible seating will be available at the graduation ceremony. All seating is first come, first served. We cannot guarantee accessible seating for everyone who may need it. Seating for guests in wheelchairs will be limited to 2 spaces/seats.

Live Stream: Begins at 10 am on the College’s YouTube channel – URL (TBD)

Commencement Rehearsal

Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Time: 9 am – 11:30 am 
You must bring your cap, tassel, and gown with you, making certain your gown is pressed. Class pictures will be taken following commencement practice.
Location: Gym – Moffat Student Center, Scranton Campus

Appropriate attire: Appropriate business casual dress typically includes slacks or khakis, a dress shirt or blouse, an open-collar or polo shirt, an optional tie or seasonal sport coat, a dress or skirt at knee-length or below, a tailored blazer, a knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or dress shoes that cover all or most of the foot.

Grad Finale

Date & Times: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 1pm-3pm & Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 2pm-4pm
Location: Gym – Moffat Student Center, Scranton Campus.

• Confirm your graduation status with Registrar/Academic Advising
• Ensure your student account is current and make arrangements for outstanding balances
• Complete the Career Services survey (if they haven’t already)
• Connect with Alumni Relations
• Pick up your cap and gown, parking passes, and information regarding commencement-related activities.

Cap & Gown:

Graduates will receive their cap & gown at Grad Finale. If you did not order your cap & gown, please contact the Student Success Team at studentsuccess@johnson.edu or 570-702-8912 or 570-702-8953.

Information for Graduates:

Please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@johsnon.edu or 570-702-8990 if you have questions about the following items:

• Resolving outstanding bill balances
• Eligibility to graduate or walk in the commencement ceremony
• Completing graduation requirements after May
• Academic honors
• Final course grades from the spring semester

Please contact the Student Success Team at studentsuccess@johnson.edu or 570-702-8912 or570-702-8953 for the following items:

• Graduation rehearsal (Friday, May 9, 9 am – 11:30 am)
• Grad finale (Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 1pm-3pm & Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 2pm-4pm)
• Academic regalia (cap & gown)
• Commencement parking passes

RISE Commencement 2025

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: The ceremony, open to students enrolled in RISE and their families and friends, starts at 5:30 pm, and the event opens at 5:00 pm
Location: On-campus under the tents next to the Health Science Center.

Please join us for light hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate our RISE students, who have completed all of their cohort and workforce obiligations and are preparing to take the licensing exam. RISE students, please supply a number of attendees to Kyla Pedley at kpedley@johnson.edu.

Appropriate attire: Appropriate business casual dress typically includes slacks or khakis, a dress shirt or blouse, an open-collar or polo shirt, an optional tie or seasonal sport coat, a dress or skirt at knee-length or below, a tailored blazer, a knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or dress shoes that cover all or most of the foot.

Class Gift:

Leave your mark on the Johnson College campus with a class gift for future generations to enjoy. More details will be available soon.

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.