Please pay special attention to these senior events happening on Wednesday, May 15:
- Senior Class Commencement Rehearsal: 2 p.m. in Turner Gymnasium
- Senior Class Photo: Directly after the above rehearsal
- Baccalaureate: 5 p.m. in Snidow Chapel
- Candlelight Ceremony and Champagne Toast: 8 p.m. in Snidow Chapel/Friendship Circle
What to expect on Commencement day:
- Meet in Turner Gym at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, to check in.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes — no narrow or spiked heels on the athletic field.
- Don’t forget your sunscreen!
- Bring your regalia (cap, gown, cords, sashes, etc.).
- No guest tickets are required for commencement. (Unless your outside ceremony is moved indoors due to inclement weather. Please see our Inclement Weather Plan for more information.)
- The ceremony is expected to be one and a half hours.
- Please remain for the entire event out of respect to all graduates and their guests.
- Your ceremony will be live-streamed for your family and friends at lynchburg.edu and on the Commencement homepage.
- Any questions, please email commencement@lynchburg.edu
Congratulations again! It’s a great day to be a HORNET!
Cap and Tassel, Gown, and Degree Hood
Information about regalia (cap and tassel, gown, and degree hood) can be found on the Campus Store website.
Class Rings
Class rings may be purchased from Balfour. Click on “Shop Now” under “Class Rings.”
Campus Store is open for extended hours for graduation and regalia pickup, purchases, or exchanges:
- Wednesday, May 15: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday, May 16: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, May 17: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Announcements
Announcements may be purchased from Balfour. Click on “Shop Now” under “Announcements.”
Diplomas
All diplomas will be certified mailed within four to six weeks following Commencement.
Diploma Frames
Diploma frames may be purchased from the Campus Store.
