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Commencement 2025
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University-Wide Ceremony

Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m.
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Drexel's 2025 Commencement Program

This printable program booklet includes details for our college and school ceremonies as well as the University-wide Commencement ceremony and lists the 2025 degree recipients.

Download the Booklet [PDF]

2025 University-Wide Commencement Ceremony
Recording of the 2025 ceremony.
Justin Best

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.

Justin Best Comes Home to Drexel
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ welcomes home Justin Best '19, two-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, and investment banker, as the 2025 University-wide Commencement keynote speaker on Thursday, June 12 at Citizen's Bank Park.

Ceremony Schedule

Arrival

All Students Graduating: Arrive between 3:30–4:45 p.m. through the First Base Gate ONLY.
Guests: Arrive by 5 p.m. (Gates open at 3:30 p.m.) through the Third Base Gate ONLY.

Order of Events

  • Procession of Graduates
  • Procession of the Stage Party
  • Presentation of the Colors
  • National Anthem
  • Welcome
  • Greetings from the Graduate Class of 2025
  • Greetings from the Undergraduate Class of 2025
  • Student and Faculty Recognition
  • Conferral of Honorary Degrees
  • Commencement Address
  • Conferral of Degrees
  • Recessional