Celebrating CIM's 2025 Graduating Class

 

The Cleveland Institute of Music's 100th Commencement Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 17, with Joseph H. Conyers delivering the commencement address. Honors Convocation will be held the day before, on Friday, May 16 to celebrate our students' many accomplishments. Commencement weekend will be a live, in-person celebration, but families are also welcome to tune in on the livestreams of both events. Click on the event below to access the livestream link and program.

COMMENCEMENT 2025 FAQs

  • CAPS AND GOWNS: May be picked up in the Mail Room beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025.  Please iron your robe and hang it on a hanger for 24 hours prior to Commencement to eliminate wrinkles. Master of Music, Professional Studies and Artist Diploma students will wear hoods during the ceremony. 

  • HONORS CONVOCATION: Friday, May 16, 2025; 10:00am in Mixon Hall 

    Honors Convocation is the event at which all annual prizes will be awarded. All students are encouraged to attend. Prize winners will be notified in advance by the Dean’s Office and invited to attend in person. 

  • COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL:  Tuesday, May 13, 2025; 3:00pm in Gartner Auditorium 

    Everyone should be there! If you are unable to attend the rehearsal and expect to participate in the ceremony, please email registrarweb@cim.edu to let us know.

  • COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: Saturday, May 17, 2025; 11:00am in Gartner Auditorium.

    All participating students must check in at 10:15 am

  • PARKING: The gates at CIM will be open if you would like to walk over. Otherwise, paid parking is available in the garage at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
  • Please return your cap, gown and hood to Pogue Lobby immediately following the ceremony.  If you do not return the cap, gown, and hood you will be charged the rental fee.
  • DIPLOMAS: The folder you receive at commencement will not contain your diploma. All diplomas will be handed out in Pogue Lobby following the ceremony once you return your cap and gown and we confirm that you don’t have any holds on your account.
  • TICKETS: RSVP's for commencement are due May 9 by 3pm. Please email boxoffice@cim.edu with any questions, or if you need to request additional tickets.