Upcoming Ceremonies

Congratulations, graduates! We are so delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate you and your accomplishment in earning your degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Master's Degree Students

We are excited to celebrate you on Friday, May 30th at 3:00pm at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony, and then again at 9:00am on Saturday, May 31st at the Commencement Ceremony.

Both ceremonies will take place at the ICI Center (601 S. Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114) located on the ERAU Daytona Beach Campus.

Please note:

• Each graduate is responsible to bring their own regalia to the BOTH the Hooding Ceremony on Friday and to Commencement on Saturday. This includes the cap, gown, tassel and hood.
• Distinction Medals will be provided by the university upon check-in on Friday, May 30th to all qualified graduates.
• Check-in will begin at the ICI Center beginning at 1:30pm on Friday, May 30th for the Hooding Ceremony AND beginning at 7:30am on Saturday May 31st for the Commencement Ceremony. We ask graduates to come, with regalia, to check-in, receive your individual reader card, and Distinction Medal as applicable.
• Guests will be seated at 2:00pm on Friday, May 30th, and at 8:00am on Saturday, May 31st. Due to venue space, guests are limited to 5 per graduate.
• We ask that graduates remain in the check-in area until the time comes to line up. Graduates will be lined up at 2:15pm on Friday, May 30th and at 8:15am on Saturday, May 31st. The Hooding Ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00pm on Friday the 31st. The Commencement Ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00am.
• Any guest or graduate arriving later than 2:45pm on Friday, or 8:45am on Saturday will be required to wait until after the start of the ceremony to be seated.

Undergraduate Degree Students

We are excited to celebrate you on Saturday, May 31st at 9:00am at the ICI Center (601S. Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114) on the ERAU Daytona Beach Campus!

Please Note:

• Each graduate is responsible to bring their own regalia to the ceremony. This includes the cap, gown, and tassel.
• Honor Cords will be provided by the university upon check-in at the ICI Center to all qualified graduates. Please Note: honors are posted at the time of degree completion.
• Check-in will begin at the ICI Center at 7:30am on Saturday, May 31st. We ask graduates to come, with regalia, to the ICI Center to check-in, receive your individual reader card, and pick up your Honor Cords as applicable.
• Guests will be seated at 8:00am. Due to venue space, guests are limited to 5 per graduate.
• We ask that graduates remain in the check-in area until the time comes to line up. Graduates will be lined up at 8:15am, and the ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00am.
• Any guest or graduate arriving later than 8:45am will be required to wait until after the start of the ceremony to be seated.

We invite you to join us on Friday evening at 5pm in the Mori Hosseini Student Union for the Lift Off Reception, hosted by ERAU Alumni Engagement celebrating all of you.

Register for the Lift Off Reception

Take advantage of your Destination Graduation!

• Campus Map
• The ERAU Bookstore, located in the Mori Hosseini Student Union, will be open on Friday, May 30th 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday, May 31st 10:00am-2:00pm.
• Guided Walking Campus Tours available Friday, May 30th

Walking tour and brief overview of the Daytona Beach campus. Campus tour guides will highlight the different colleges within the University and focus on academic areas of interest. Each tour lasts approximately 30-60 minutes, rain or shine.

Advanced tour registration required. Secure your time

• Discount Theme Park Tickets
  Discounted tickets for area attractions and theme parks are intended for purchase by the ERAU Community (students, staff, faculty) through the Recreational Sports Department. It is advised to purchase tickets in advance due to limited quantities. Please carefully read the instructions on the order website, as everything is done online and with your credit card. Tickets are not eligible for refunds or exchanges.
  
  Purchase tickets for theme parks.
  
  Once you have completed the online process, you will receive a confirmation email with your order. When the order has been filled, you will receive another email notifying you that your ticket(s) is available for pickup in Room 102 at the ICI Center. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. daily outside of university holidays. Please do not hesitate to call 386-226-6530 before purchasing tickets to answer any questions, concerns, or logistics, which may include ticket availability or restrictions.

We look forward to celebrating you! Please reach out to the Graduation Team with any questions. Congratulations!

Next Ceremony

Daytona Beach, FL

• When: Hooding Ceremony, Friday, May 30, 2025, 3 p.m.
              Commencement Ceremony, Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9 a.m.
• Where: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, ICI Center
               601 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Deadline to register for these ceremonies: April 18, 2025
• Due to venue capacity, guests are limited to five per graduate.

San Diego, CA

• When: Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, 7 p.m.
• Where: USS Midway
• Deadline to register for this ceremony: June 27, 2025
• Due to venue capacity, guests are limited to five per graduate.

Norfolk, VA

• When: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, 7 p.m.
• Where: USS Wisconsin
• Deadline to register for this ceremony: Aug. 1, 2025
• Due to venue capacity, guests are limited to five per graduate.

Frankfurt, Germany

• When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
• Where: House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM)
• Deadline to register for this ceremony: Aug. 29, 2025
• Due to venue capacity, guests are limited to five per graduate.

Seattle, WA

• When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, 7 p.m.
• Where: The Museum of Flight
• Deadline to register for this ceremony: Aug. 29, 2025
• Due to venue capacity, guests are limited to five per graduate.

Dallas, TX

• When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, 6 p.m.
• Where: Frontiers of Flight Museum
• Deadline to register for this ceremony: Sept. 5, 2025
• Due to venue capacity, guests are limited to five per graduate.

Tokyo, Japan

• When: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
• Where: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
• Deadline to register for this ceremony: Sept. 27, 2025
• Due to venue capacity, guests are limited to two per graduate.