Arcadia University Online Commencement Ceremonies
Stream links will be live on the day of the ceremony. The final, rendered video (containing the full day’s events) will be live shortly after.
Presenting the Class of 2021
List of candidates and degrees is based on information available at the time of publishing. A list of graduates who received honors will be uploaded when available.
A Look Back
Click through this gallery for a glimpse of your time at Arcadia.
Stories from the Class
Class of 2021 Q&As
Graduates discuss the importance of getting involved, cultivating diverse skills, taking advantage of unique opportunities, and standing up for what’s right.
Champion for Accessible Health Care
Alex Cristofori ’21M, MPH used his last year of graduate school to better understand social unrest and global health crises, and to evaluate himself as an ally and health care provider.
Finding Home: ‘Go Where the Love Is’
“I don’t know what the future holds, but I know that no matter what, Arcadia has my back. Part of this place will always be with me.”
– Rikki Rosenthal ’21
The Road Behind, the Path Ahead
“As a senior, observing those four years in the rear view mirror, I can’t help but laugh to myself: I was full of expectations, but I had no idea what to expect.”
– Anthony Devantier ’21
Grow Yourself by Knowing Yourself
“Arcadia allows space to really unpack who you are and everything you want to be in the future.”
– Jasmin Ramirez ’21
An Odd and Incomplete Goodbye
“[This is] what I wanted college to be: learning more about the world and my place within it.”
– Garrett Davies ’21
Changemakers Abroad
Cruz-Pineda ’21 Finds Purpose Through Study Abroad
Rende ’21 Assists LGBTQ+ Nonprofit in London
After their internship in London ended abruptly due to COVID-19, English major Kaede Rende continued developing LGBTQ+ mental health resources for OutLife.
Lee ’21 Elevates ‘Voices of Diversity’
For her Gilman Scholarship project, Criminal Justice major Aquilla Lee created a website to encourage students of color to study abroad.
Cap Design Contest
Share your graduation cap—be it silly, sweet, or sentimental—using #Arcadia2021. You’ll also be invited on social media to vote for our winners, who will receive gift cards. Hats off to you, Knights!
Celebrate
#Arcadia2021
Share your achievements, send a shoutout, and brag a bit (you earned it). There will be social media displays at the ceremonies to highlight your congratulatory messages—simply use #Arcadia2021 on Instagram and Twitter posts, or mention Arcadia University in your Facebook post.
Social Stickers
#Arcadia2021 stickers (created by Mya Brown ’21) are available on Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat stories. Just search for Arcadia University!
Facebook Frames
We have options for graduates, families, and alumni. Just search “Arcadia University.”
Twenty-Twenty-Fun
Celebrating at home? We’ve got you covered with printable cake toppers, gift tags, and a banner. Or, show us your “new degree, new you” look through photoshop (editing skills not required).
After Arcadia
2021 e3 Celebration
Congratulations to the students who completed the e3 Career Action Plan, Arcadia’s career exploration and professional development program. Students who successfully finish the three levels—explore, engage, embark—earn a professional development certificate and a cord at Commencement.
Brown ’21 Works With Hydrocephalus Association
A Degree 31 Years in the Making
English major Marlene Sokolow ’21 began her journey in 1990, at age 43, at Beaver College. At the age of 74, she’ll finally graduate with her Bachelor of Arts from Arcadia.
Forever a Knight
Congratulations, Arcadia graduates! The Arcadia Alumni Association welcomes the Class of 2021 to the alumni family. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to celebrating your personal and professional successes. Let’s stay connected.
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