Seniors: Commencement is just around the corner!

Seniors: Commencement is just around the corner!

2022 graduates, this year’s Grad Salute will be held Thursday, March 17 in the lobby of the Student Fitness Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

No RSVP is required, just stop by anytime and gear up for 2022 Commencement.

Graduation is just two months away!

Social media photo booth – #DetroitMercy2022

Grad Salute will host a photo station with props and signs ready to celebrate your Detroit Mercy accomplishments. Write a message on a prop to thank your family, instructors, advisors or best friend and strike a pose. These photos will be displayed in Calihan Hall prior to the Commencement ceremony for family and friends to see while they are wait for the program to begin.

Additionally, any photos tagged #DetroitMercy2022 on social media between now and May 14 will also be on display at Commencement.

Alumni Relations and Senior Class Gift giveaways

Don’t miss out on the Alumni Relations and Senior Class Gift tables. They will be featuring a spin and win wheel for seniors to win some alumni branded prizes such as wine glasses, license plate holders, travel mugs, business card holders and more.

All seniors who sign up for the alumni website Forever Titans are entered to win a special Detroit Mercy diploma frame.

Pre-ceremony cap and gown photos

Grad Images, the official Commencement photographer, will be on campus to take a picture of any senior in a provided cap and gown. Alternatively, dress up and take a professional head shot for your LinkedIn profile. Either way, it’s free!

Class rings

Herff-Jones will be available to assist all seniors in ordering graduation announcements and class rings.


Representatives at this year’s Grad Salute include the following:

  • Alumni Relations Office
  • Center for Career and Professional Development
  • Detroit Mercy Graduate Admissions
  • Office of the Registrar
  • Office of Financial Aid
  • Student Accounting Office
  • University Ministry
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Engineering & Science
  • College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing
  • College of Liberal Arts and Education
  • Grad Images
  • Herff-Jones
  • Barnes and Noble Bookstore
  • Alliance Catholic Credit Union

More on 2022 Commencement.

A pair of photos of Detroit Mercy graduates celebrating outdoors on the McNichols Campus.