The PSU English Department is pleased to announce the 2023 Capping Ceremony, which will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 5pm in the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom (SMSU 355).
English Department faculty will gather together with graduating English and Writing students, both undergraduate and graduate, and their families and friends in order to celebrate the achievements of this year's graduates. The ceremony will feature readings from students and faculty and a traditional graduation procession. Many graduates at past ceremonies have chosen to wear cap and gown or other formal attire, though it is not required. Students who graduate from Fall 2022 through Fall 2023 are welcome to participate, and are encouraged to invite as many guests as they would like. A catered reception will follow the ceremony in the Vanport Room (SMSU 338).
If you plan to attend the 2023 Capping Ceremony, please RSVP by May 21: ENG 2023 Capping Ceremony RSVP Form.
Please note that the English Department Capping Ceremony is intended to be an intimate ceremony separate from the official PSU Commencement Ceremony, which will take place the following day for all College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates. Students are welcome to participate in both ceremonies, one or the other, or neither one, as they so choose!
Please contact the English Department at grdstudy@pdx.edu with any questions.