Schedule of Events
| Tuesday, February 12 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Graduate One Stop | West Room, Drysdale Student Center |
| Tuesday, April 16 | ||
| 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
Cap’n It Off | West Room, Drysdale Student Center |
| Wednesday, May 15 | ||
| 12 p.m. | Ring Ceremony | Bell Tower |
| Thursday, May 16 | ||
| 9 a.m. | Flag Bearer Rehearsal | The Dell |
| 10 a.m. | Candlelight Ceremony Rehearsal | Snidow Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Senior Commencement Rehearsal | The Dell |
| 11 a.m. | Senior Class Photo | Drysdale,1st Floor Plaza |
| 4:30 p.m. | Baccalaureate Service | Snidow Chapel |
| Friday, May 17 | ||
| 9 a.m. | Teacher Induction Ceremony, Reception | Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | Westover Honors Ceremony | Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall |
| 11 a.m. | Legacy Brunch – Invitation only | East Room, Drysdale Student Center |
| 12 p.m. | Nursing Pinning, Reception | Snidow Chapel |
| 12 p.m. | Doctor of Physical Therapy/DPT Hooding Ceremony | Turner Gymnasium |
| 2:30 p.m. | Doctor of Medical Science/DMSc Hooding Ceremony | Turner Gymnasium |
| 5:30 p.m. | Graduate Students & Faculty arrive to line up | Shellenberger Field track (under the tents) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Graduate Commencement Ceremony | Turner Gymnasium |
| Immediately following | Reception – Everyone is invited! Light hors d’oeuvres, assorted beverages and cash bar | Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center |
| 9 p.m. | Candlelight Ceremony | Snidow Chapel |
| Saturday, May 18 | ||
| 8 a.m. | Graduates/Faculty arrive to line up | Snidow Chapel |
| 9 a.m. | Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony | Front lawn, Hopwood Hall |
| Immediately following commencement | Complimentary lunch – Everyone is invited |
Drysdale Student Center (Burton Dining Hall, East Room, West Room and Westover) |
Note: You are strongly encouraged to regularly check this site, as the schedule is subject to change without notice. Questions concerning individual school/division ceremonies should be directed to their offices.
Special Hours: Dining Services and Campus Store
Campus Store
Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Burton Dining Hall
Friday, May 17: 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Continental/early lunch: 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Late lunch: 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
(Meal plans accepted)
Saturday, May 18: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Complimentary lunch served after Commencement
The Westover Room (convenience items only)
Friday, May 17: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 18: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Commencement lunch 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
On Common Ground “We Proudly Serve” Starbucks
Friday, May 17: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 18: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Brewed by “The Muse”
Friday, May 17: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 18: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Event Descriptions
Graduate One Stop: Graduate One Stop is your opportunity to ensure that you’re on track to graduate. The Registrar, Business Office, Financial Aid, Academic & Career Services, Graduate Studies, Alumni Relations, and Senior Gift Campaign will all be on-hand to make sure you’ve got everything covered in time for graduation. After completing your required paperwork, you may order your regalia (cap, gown, tassel and degree hood).
Capn’ It Off: Your final chance to make sure you are on track for graduation, where you can also pick up your cap and gown that you ordered at Graduate One Stop.
Access Putting Him/Her Through Ceremony: The Putting Him/Her Through celebration is in recognition of graduating Access students (age 25 and older) and in honor of those persons who have supported the graduates and contributed to their journey toward graduation. At the ceremony graduating Access students will be able to thank their family, friends, and professors for their support and contribute on their journey towards graduation. At this ceremony we will also recognize the nominees and announce the winner of the Mari Normyle Access Achievement Award and AAUW Give-a-Grad-a-Gift Membership Award.
Baccalaureate Service: The Baccalaureate Service is an opportunity to worship together and send students forth into new adventures. Our newest alums receive a blessing and the challenge to use their education for the common good. We celebrate and give thanks for the perseverance and success of our students, say thank you to those who have supported our students while they were here, and celebrate the pride we have in this class. Honorary degrees will be presented. Guest speaker will be Rev. Coretha Loughridge ’80, Transitional Regional Minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Virginia.
Candlelight Ceremony: The candlelight ceremony is a time of reflection, remembrance and giving thanks. This event takes place in the Snidow Chapel with fellow seniors, friends, and family.
