Commencement Information

Spring Commencement will be held Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Commencement Plaza.

Senior Graduation Fair

The graduation fair will be held in the Caine Student Center on February 11 and 12 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. You will order your cap and gown at this time, as well as take your picture for the yearbook and meet with Jostens reps to order your class ring, graduation announcements and much more.

Week Before Graduation (April 28 - May 2)

Graduates, pick up your cap and gown in the bookstore during the week before Commencement. Regalia must be picked up by 3:00pm on Friday, May 2nd.

Commencement Schedule of Events (May 4)

8:00am

Students report for Commencement rehearsal and class photo on the Mall. Students are to wear cap and gown.

10:00am - 3:00pm

Arrington Bookstore Open

10:30am

Baccalaureate Service—Herrick Chapel

Please Note: Students will line up for the baccalaureate service in front of the Stanton Administration Building. Students will wear regalia for this event.

11:00am - 2:00pm

Graduation brunch, hosted by Sodexo—RSVP to Sodexo is required

11:30am

Military Commissioning Ceremony

2:00pm

Graduates report for processional—Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Performance Gymnasium

Please Note: Students are to report dressed in regalia.

Faculty/staff report for processional - Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Multi-Purpose Gymnasium

Platform Party Robing - Administration Building

2:55pm

Processional—Walk from Merillat to Commencement Plaza

3:00pm

Commencement Ceremony Begins

4:45pm - 5:00pm

Recessional (Estimated End Time)

Unable to make it to commencement, but still would like to see all of the events? A live stream link will be available here during the event.