Save the Date! Peirce College’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for June 9th, 2022. 

This year’s Commencement will feature two ceremonies - one at 12 p.m. and one at 3:30 p.m. at the Suzanne Roberts Theater, located at 480 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia. Live streaming options will also be available for those who are unable or who would prefer not to attend in person.

The 12 p.m. Ceremony will include the following divisions:

• Business Division (Accounting, Business Administration, Customer Service, Human Resource Management, Leadership Development, & Integrated Leadership/Organizational Leadership & Management)
• Legal Studies Division (Criminal Justice & Paralegal Studies)
• Information Technology Division (Cybersecurity, Information Technology, & Technology Management)

The 3:30 p.m. Ceremony will include the following divisions:

• Health Programs Division (Healthcare Administration, Health Information Administration, Health Information Technology, Human Services Leadership, & Medical Coding)
• Liberal Studies Division (General Studies & Liberal Studies)
• Graduate Studies/Masters Division (Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership and Management, Nonprofit Leadership)

The doors will open for graduates 60 minutes before the start of the ceremony.  The doors will open for guests 30 minutes before each ceremony.  

*Please note that all graduates, guests, staff, and volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend. This is a requirement set by the theater and is in alignment with Peirce’s COVID-19 policy. This will be strictly enforced. The theater’s policy can be viewed here. Please contact commencement@peirce.edu with any questions or concerns.

Additionally, masks must be worn properly at all times, including when graduates are on stage and when receiving their diploma. All graduates will be provided with a Peirce College mask upon arrival.  

Commencement FAQs are available here.

The website to order academic regalia (which must be worn to attend Commencement) is open now. Directions for ordering regalia are available here. All orders must be placed by May 9 to participate in Commencement.

Additional Ways to Participate in Peirce's 2022 Commencement Ceremony

• Cap Decorating Contest: After you receive your cap and tassel, decorate the top in a way that best represents you and your journey. Then send a photo of it to StudentInfo@peirce.edu to be featured in the Class of 2022 video and for a chance to win a gift card. Looking for some inspiration? The Class of 2021 video is available here.
• Class of 2022 Advice Videos: Now that you’ve earned your degree or certificate, what advice do you have for those still on their journey? What advice would you give to your past self and to future Peirce students? Send a video of your advice to StudentInfo@peirce.edu for a chance to be featured on the Peirce blog!
• Staff and Faculty Videos: Peirce staff, faculty, and alumni are preparing videos for the Class of 2022. Stay tuned!  
• Zoom Backgrounds: Show off your accomplishment and celebrate your Peirce pride whenever you’re on a Zoom call! A Class of 2022 Zoom background is being developed and will be available for download in April.