University-Wide Commencement

June 12, 2025

The University-Wide Commencement Ceremony

Class of 2025, from all of us at Drexel University — we thank you. We know you've put in hard work, made important memories, and committed yourself to reach this milestone. As you take time to reflect on your Drexel experiences thus far, you should feel proud and excited to reach this point. We can't wait to celebrate how you've made a lasting impact on this University as our Forever Dragons.

This year's momentous occasion will be held on Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at Citizen's Bank Park. Join us as we recognize the achievements and celebrate the many accomplishments of our Class of 2025 graduating Dragons. While we hope everyone will be able to attend, for those who cannot join us in person, the ceremony will also be livestreamed here on the commencement site.

College and School Ceremonies

Drexel will hold three days of in–person college– and school–specific ceremonies from Wednesday, June 11 through Friday, June 13. The ceremony for the College of Medicine will be held on Friday, May 16. The ceremony for Salus at Drexel University will be held on Wednesday, May 21. The ceremony for the Thomas R. Kline School of Law will be held on Thursday, May 22.

Schedule of June Ceremonies

University-Wide Commencement Keynote Speaker: Justin Best '19

Drexel is pleased to announce that two-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, and investment banker Justin Best '19 will be the 2025 University-wide Commencement keynote speaker. As a celebrated athlete, Best rowed at Drexel in the men's four and eight and has made two trips to the Olympics with Team USA, securing the gold medal in the men's four in rowing in 2024 — the first gold medal in the event for Team USA in 64 years. Since graduating from Drexel with a degree in business and engineering, Best pursued his passions and used the experiences he collected at Drexel to soar.

The Future Is Yours

Class of 2025, we are celebrating you! As you close one chapter and step into the future, take a moment to reflect on your entire journey. From every challenge you’ve overcome to the friendships you’ve forged, each experience has played a crucial role in shaping the incredible person you are today. You've earned it, Forever Dragons. The future is yours to create.

A Collection of Experiences

Experience Drexel isn't just a phrase we throw around lightly. It's an invitation — a call to action to engage with us and discover what the Drexel experience looks like for you.

Special Commencement Events

Commencement season is when we have the honor of celebrating our impressive graduating students and the culmination of their Drexel experiences. We are excited to recognize our Forever Dragons who are proud doctoral degree recipients at our Doctoral Celebration and our graduating Honors Program students at our Honors Medallion Ceremony. All graduates are invited to a celebratory toast in their honor before Commencement. Following the toast, the Class of 2025 will gather for a class photo. And don’t forget to attend the Graduation Fair, the best opportunity to pick up your ceremony tickets, learn about alumni and career services, and more.

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Experience Main Building as You Construct It

We know that our Dragons in the Drexel Architecture Program can build impressive structures, but how about you? This is your chance to craft your own model of Drexel’s historical Main Building — the very first building on our campus— and get to know its ins and outs.

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