Commencement Ceremony

Location: Mohegan Arena, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

No Ticket Limitations – Students are encouraged to bring as many guests as they’d like to celebrate!

Doors to the arena will open at 12:30pm for both students and their family and guests. Students and guests will use the arena’s East Gate furthest from the entrance to enter the arena. Seating for family and guests is general seating in the lower bowl of the arena.

Students are asked to be in line at 1pm and use the designated door (far right) to enter the arena. Once in the arena, they will be directed to the lower event level to prepare for the procession lineup.

See a map of Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza here.

Arrival Time and Parking

General Parking

Commencement: Sunday, May 17, 2026, Mohegan Arena staff will assist with parking at the arena. Doors to the arena will open at 12:30pm. Disabled parking is available near the arena’s West Gate and can be accessed using a state-issued license plate or disabled parking placard.

Busing Service

We’re pleased to offer complimentary bus transportation to Mohegan Arena for Peirce College graduates. Further details will be shared at a later date.

Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

Mohegan Arena’s bag policy and prohibited items list can be found here.

Watch Graduation Virtually

Don’t miss a moment of the Class of 2026’s commencement! A livestream of the ceremony will be broadcasted and a link will soon be provided to watch.

Graduation Fee

All students who apply for graduation must pay the graduation fee of $100.00 even if they do not intend to participate in the ceremony. This fee does not include the cost of the cap and gown for the commencement ceremony. If you are not planning to attend the Commencement Ceremony, please email Peircegraduation@lackawanna.edu.

Commencement Attire

Caps and gowns will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. Please check the website regularly for updated information on placing your order

Please remember that commencement is a formal academic event, and attire under your robe should be appropriate. Please wear shoes that will enable you to navigate steps and the stage safely and comfortably. You may wish to use hair pins to secure your cap. Plan to leave any personal items with your guests, as there is no secure storage area.

Graduation honor cords will be given to eligible students. Eligible students not participating in commencement can request their honor cords through the Office of the Registrar. To make this request, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 215-670-9380.

For Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) members the stole (not required) was to be ordered at the time of the induction.

For Delta Mu Delta members wishing to purchase an honor sash (not required) please visit the Delta Mu Delta website: https://deltamudelta.org/shop-dmd/

As you graduate, give yourself a big pat on the back. You’ve made it! And as you step out, remember that the secret to handling college loans is the same as it is for getting through finals: prepare, and do your homework well in advance!