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 Citizens 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.

University-Wide Ceremony

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.

Schedule of June Ceremonies

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.

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.

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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Photogenic Philly Locations for Graduation Photos

Are you considering locations for graduation photos that show off your experience at Drexel and in the city of Philadelphia? Here are just a few recommendations that you may want to take advantage of!

Mario the Magnificent Statue
Drexel University: 33rd and Market Streets
LOVE Sculpture in JFK Plaza (LOVE Park)
Arch Street Between 15th and 16th streets
Boathouse Row, Fairmount Park
1 Boathouse Row
Independence Hall, Independence National Historical Park
520 Chestnut Street
Swann Memorial Fountain, Logan Circle
Logan Square, Between Race and 19th streets

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.

#ForeverDragons on Social Media

Whether you’re a grad, parent, guardian, sibling, friend, or Drexel community member, share your proudest moments on social media using #ForeverDragons. And don’t forget to follow our accounts for inspiring grad spotlights and alumni stories.

Drexel University Accounts

Downloadable #ForeverDragons Lawn Signs

Celebrate your Drexel graduate and let the neighborhood know how proud you are of your Forever Dragon with a downloadable graduation sign.
Just follow these three easy steps:

Click to download the lawn sign PDF of your choice.
Follow your local printer's instructions, such as FedEx or the UPS Store.
Order your lawn sign and put your excitement on display when it's ready!

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.

Download Instructions (PDF)

View in BrickLink Studio and Purchase Parts

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Drexel Fight Song

The original Drexel Fight Song was written by Gay V. Piercy (Class of 1939) and Todd Groo (Class of 1941) and appeared for the first time in the October 1938 edition of the Drexel Athletic News. We encourage you to listen to this track whenever you’re feeling a little nostalgic about your time at Drexel!

Download MP3 [ZIP]

Download Sheet Music [PDF]

Source: Drexel University Library Archives

Pomp and Circumstance Performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra

First heard at American graduations in the early 1900s, it’s a tradition to play this song as graduates walk across the stage. You’re encouraged to use this track at your own graduation celebrations.