Graduates tossing their caps in the air at Commencement

Graduation Checklist

Use this step-by-step checklist to keep track of all the things you need to do - from ordering regalia to confirming your participation in the upcoming in-person ceremony. This list has you covered.

Class of 2026 Graduation Checklist

  • □Order your Cap & Gown - by March 23
    Get your official Lehigh Brown & White regalia.
  • □Senior Portraits - by March 6
    Sign up for a portrait session now (last day of sittings is March 6) to be featured in Lehigh's official yearbook, the Epitome.
  • □Apply for Graduation - by April 16
    Must complete to receive your Lehigh degree and participate in the ceremony.
  • □RSVP for Commencement - by April 19 - Link will go LIVE mid-February
    To walk the stage and hear your name read, you will need to RSVP.
  • □Pick Up Your Cap and Gown at Senior Salute Day - April 30
    Stop by Grace Hall to pick up your cap and gown during Senior Salute Day on April 30 from 9am-4:30pm. Alumni Relations in partnership with The Lehigh Store will be hosting a special day dedicated to all Seniors which includes, free food, photo booth, and more! If you happen to miss this event, you may stop by The Lehigh Store beginning May 1 to pick up your cap and gown during business hours.
  • □Print Your Stage Pass - available starting the week of May 4
    You must have this with you when you check-in for your ceremony.

  • □Walk the Stage in Goodman Stadium

    • Graduate Students in-person ceremony - Saturday, May 16
    • Undergraduate Students in-person ceremony - Sunday, May 17
    Remember to arrive at 8:15 a.m., dressed in your regalia with your printed Stage Pass. In case of inclement weather, check out the severe weather page for ceremony details.
  • □Order your Epitome Yearbook - by May 31
    This full-color, hardbound publication chronicles the year’s events and is a lifetime keepsake of this unique year. Personalize the book by creating a recognition ad to commemorate your memories made with your student groups, housemates, teammates, and more.
  • □First Destination Survey
    Take the Survey (launching in the Spring) to update Lehigh on your plans for after graduation. The Center for Career and Professional Development celebrates your accomplishments and is here to work with you to further your goals. As a next step, drop by Career Lab or make an appointment today!
  • □Stay Connected and Involved
    Commencement is just the beginning - welcome to the alumni community! Explore ways to connect with the alumni network, update your contact information, and stay involved with Lehigh after graduation.