Worldwide students participate in the Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony

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

Ceremony Dates, Locations and Deadlines

Daytona Beach, FL

  • When: Hooding Ceremony, Friday, April 26, 2024, 3 p.m.; Commencement Ceremony, Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9 a.m.
  • Where: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, ICI Center
  • Deadline to register for this ceremony: March 15, 2024
  • Due to venue capacity, five guests are allowed per graduate.

We are excited to celebrate you on Friday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony, and then again at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Commencement Ceremony. Both ceremonies will take place at the ICI Center (521 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114) located on the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus.

Please note:

  • Each graduate is responsible for bringing their own regalia to 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, April 26 to all qualified graduates.
  • Check-in will begin at the ICI Center beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26 for the Hooding Ceremony and beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 for the Commencement Ceremony. We ask graduates to come, with regalia, to the ICI Center to check in, receive your individual reader card and pick up your Distinction Medal, as applicable.
  • Guests will be seated at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 26 and at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. Due to venue space, guests are limited to five 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 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26 and at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. The Hooding Ceremony will begin promptly at 3 p.m. on Friday the 26th and the Commencement Ceremony will begin promptly at 9 a.m. on Saturday the 27th.
  • Any guest or graduate arriving later than 2:45 p.m. on Friday or 8:45 a.m. on Saturday will be required to wait until after the start of the ceremony to be seated.
  • Following the Hooding Ceremony, we invite you to join us on Friday evening in the Mori Hosseini Student Union to attend the Lift Off event, celebrating all of you. Please register Register for the event.
  • The ERAU Bookstore, located in the Mori Hosseini Student Union, will be open on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27.

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

The ERAU Graduation Team

We are excited to celebrate you on Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m. at the ICI Center (521 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114) on the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus!

Please note:

  • Each graduate is responsible for bringing 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 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. 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 a.m. Due to venue space, guests are limited to five 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 8:30 a.m., and the ceremony will begin promptly at 9 a.m. 
  • Any guest or graduate arriving later than 8:45 a.m. 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 5 p.m. in the Mori Hosseini Student Union for the Lift Off event, celebrating all of you. Register for the event.
  • The ERAU Bookstore, located in the Mori Hosseini Student Union, will be open on Friday, April 28& and Saturday, April 29.

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

The ERAU Graduation Team

During Your Visit

Discounted tickets for area attractions and theme parks are intended for purchase by the ERAU Community (student, 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.

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. Please make sure that you add your student's name when placing your order. Your student can then go to Room 102 at the ICI Center to pick up the actual ticket. 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 us at 386-226-6530 before purchasing tickets to answer any questions, concerns or logistics, which may include ticket availability or restrictions.

A 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 at clerck@erau.edu to secure your timeslot.

Pensacola, FL

  • When: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1 p.m.
  • Where: National Naval Aviation Museum
  • Deadline to register for this ceremony: March 29, 2024
  • Due to venue capacity, five guests are allowed per graduate.

San Diego, CA

  • When: Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, 7 p.m.
  • Where: USS Midway
  • Deadline to register for this ceremony: June 28, 2024
  • Due to venue capacity, five guests are allowed per graduate.

Seattle, WA

  • When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, 7 p.m.
  • Where: The Museum of Flight
  • Deadline to register for this ceremony: July 19, 2024
  • Due to venue capacity, five guests are allowed per graduate.

Norfolk, VA

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: USS Wisconsin
  • Deadline to register for this ceremony: Aug. 2, 2024
  • Due to venue capacity, five guests are allowed per graduate.

Frankfurt, Germany

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
  • Where: House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM)
  • Deadline to register for this ceremony: July 8, 2024
  • Due to venue capacity, five guests are allowed per graduate.

Dallas, TX

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, 6 p.m.
  • Where: Frontiers of Flight Museum
  • Deadline to register for this ceremony: Aug. 30, 2024
  • Due to venue capacity, five guests are allowed per graduate.

Tokyo, Japan

  • When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
  • Where: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
  • Deadline to register for this ceremony: Oct. 4, 2024
  • Due to venue capacity, five guests are allowed per graduate.

Contact Office of the Registrar

Office of the Registrar - Worldwide
Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University
1 Aerospace Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 US

Phone: 866-393-9046 Option 2
Fax: 386-323-5078
Email: wwgrad@erau.edu

Commencement Livestream

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