From March through June, the most up to date and detailed information about the 2025 Commencement Ceremony can be found on the Graduation Tab in the MyCharterOak Student Portal.
Charter Oak State College Class of 2025
Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM
William H. Mortensen Hall
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
Hartford, CT
5:30 PM | Doors Open
5:30 - 6:00 PM | Graduates Check-in at the Autorino Great Hall (2nd Floor)
6:30 PM | Processional & Start of Ceremony
Admission to the 2025 commencement ceremony is free for all graduates and their guests. Each graduate may request up to ten tickets for guests to attend the ceremony live at The Bushnell.
The entire event will be streamed live on YouTube for graduates and their families who are unable to attend or prefer to watch from the comfort of their homes.
*RSVP by Tuesday, April 15, 2025 to participate in the commencement ceremony.
*Registration for the commencement ceremony opens the first week of March. All students who submit their application for graduation by February 28th will receive emailed instructions to register for the ceremony once the registration period opens.
Register for the Event
To register for the event, log in to the MyCharterOak Student Portal and click on the Graduation tab on the top menu bar. On the top right-hand side, under the Student Forms column, select the "Graduation" link. Follow the instructions and submit the form. An email confirmation will be sent to you upon completion.
Contact commencement@charteroak.edu with questions or inquiries.
We hope to see you at The Bushnell!