Commencement

Class of 2024 Commencement


Save the Date!

Monday, May 13, 2024

You’re invited to celebrate the achievements of the Delaware College of Art and Design’s graduating class at DCAD’s Commencement 2024.

Join us as we honor the hard work, dedication, and boundless potential of this amazing group of students as they get ready to embark on the next chapter of their journey.

We’re excited to announce our 2024 Commencement Speaker: award-winning Armenian American designer and filmmaker Nick Ace, whose work has been featured in business, culture, and style media including ForbesFast CompanyVicePitchfork, Refinery29, and Design Observer, among others.

More details coming soon!

Location

The Baby Grand
818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801

Parking Information

Parking at the Customs House lot is recommended. Guests who park in the Customs House Garage, located two blocks from DCAD, can pick up a parking validation ticket at DCAD’s front desk in 600 N. Market St. Customs House garage Levels A, B, and C sit behind the Doubletree. Entrance to the garage is 700 King Street.


Schedule

12:00 PM

Pre-Commencement Reception for Students, Families, and Guests
DCAD Building
600 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801

2:00 PM

Commencement Ceremony
The Baby Grand
818 N. Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
(Two blocks from DCAD)

4:00 PM

Reception
DCAD Building


Graduation Speaker:
Nick Ace

Nick Ace is an award-winning Armenian American designer and filmmaker.

Armed with a MFA in Design from the School Of Visual Arts, Nick has brought his boundless creativity to a wide array of clients from Lou Reed to Google to Tiffany’s.

Nick’s many accolades include “Mind blowing” [MTV], “The future of music videos” [Forbes] “Groundbreaking” [Vice] “Ahead of the curve. He has perfected a technique for hiding in plain sight.” [Design Observer]

His work has been featured in business, culture, and style media including Forbes, Fast Company, Vice, Pitchfork, Refinery29, and Design Observer, among others.

Previous Years Commencement Photos

2023 Commencement Photos
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