Schedule of Events

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Schedule of Events

Special Hours

Event Descriptions

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Schedule of Events

 

Wednesday, February 12
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Graduate One Stop	West Room, Drysdale Student Center
4 – 6 p.m.	Graduate One Stop	West Room, Drysdale Student Center
Tuesday, April 14
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.	Cap’n It Off	West Room, Drysdale Student Center
Wednesday, May 13
12 p.m.	Ring Ceremony	Bell Tower
Thursday, May 14
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 15
9 a.m.	Teacher Induction Ceremony, Reception	Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall
9 a.m.	Doctor of Medical Science/DMSc Hooding Ceremony	Turner Gymnasium
10:30 a.m.	Westover Honors Ceremony	Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall
11 a.m.	Legacy Brunch – Invitation only	East Room, Drysdale Student Center
11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Complimentary Lunch for Graduate Students and their Guests – Lunch tickets provided	Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center
12 p.m.	Nursing Pinning, Reception	Snidow Chapel
1:30 p.m.	Doctor of Physical Therapy/DPT Hooding Ceremony	Turner Gymnasium
3 p.m.	Donning of the Kente Ceremony – Invitation only	Snidow Chapel
4 p.m.	Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies/EdD Hooding Ceremony	Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall
5 p.m.	Graduate students and faculty arrive to line up	Students – Westover Residence Hall, Main Level Faculty – Turner Gymnasium, Room 308
6 p.m.	Graduate Commencement Ceremony	Turner Gymnasium
9 p.m.	Candlelight Ceremony	Snidow Chapel
Saturday, May 16
8 a.m.	Graduates and faculty arrive to line up	Snidow Chapel
9 a.m.	Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony	The Dell, Hopwood Hall
Immediately following Commencement	Complimentary lunch – Everyone is invited!	Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center

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

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.

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. A guest speaker will help encourage the graduating students alongside the presentation of our Honorary degrees.

Donning of the Kente: The Donning of the Kente Ceremony and Reception is an annual event celebrating the graduation of students who recognize their African roots. The ceremony utilizes a Ghanaian Kente stole as a symbol of African and African-American heritage in adorning the graduation robe and in honoring the student’s academic achievements, dedication, and hard work. All family and friends – including faculty, staff, and alumni – are invited to join this celebration.

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.