When will the commencement ceremonies take place?
Saturday, May 8, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
Where will commencement be held?
The University of Dayton Arena
1801 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45417
Do my family and guests need tickets?
No. There is plenty of seating in the arena.
Will the ceremony be live streamed for friends and family who cannot attend to watch?
Yes. We will make a link available when the date gets closer.
Where should I park?
Graduates, their families and friends should enter through Gate B and park in Lot A, which is on the south side of the building.
Is handicap parking available?
Yes. There are many spots adjacent to the Arena.
Is handicap seating available?
Yes. The arena staff will be available to assist with special seating requests.
How long will the ceremony last?
Typically, the ceremony lasts under 90 minutes.
Where will the graduation reception take place?
There will be a reception immediately following Commencement in the Atrium of Keller Hall.
May I bring guests to the reception?
Yes. Your guests will have the opportunity to meet Dayton Law faculty, staff, fellow students and all the new grads!
Where can we park for the reception?
You and your guests may park in any single letter lot near the school (A, B, P, or S1).
What size are the diplomas?
Official diplomas are 12” by 15”.
Where can I order official UD diploma frames?
Visit https://udbookstore.universityframes.com/ to see all of the frame options offered by the UD bookstore. To make sure the frame size is correct, choose your frame type by clicking on “Customize”> Select any of the customizable options you would like under “Summary”> Click on the pencil next to “Document Size”> On the right side of the page, click the dropdown arrow titled “Select your document size”> Choose “Fit Diploma Size: 12 height x 15 width”> Click on the “Apply” button. You can customize other aspects of your diploma frame on the website, but the size of the diploma must be set to 12” x 15” in order to fit the UDSL diploma.