On May 22, 2011, Quinnipiac University held its 80th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

Degrees were awarded to 1,333 graduates, as well as an honorary degree to Mitch Albom, Albom, a best-selling author whose books include Tuesdays with Morrie," "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and "For One More Day," was the keynote speaker.