Schedule of Events
| Wednesday, February 12 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. – 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 |
| 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 | Snidow Chapel |
| 4 p.m. | Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies/EdD Hooding Ceremony | Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall |
| 5:30 p.m. | Graduate students and faculty arrive to line up | Students – Shellenberger Track
Faculty – Turner Gymnasium, Room 308 |
| 6 p.m. | Graduate Commencement Ceremony | Turner Gymnasium |
| Immediately following Commencement | Reception – Everyone is invited! | Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center |
| 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
Campus Store
Friday, 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday, 8 am to 2 pm
Burton Dining Hall
Saturday, May 16th
Complimentary lunch served after commencement
The Westover Room (convenience items only)
Friday, May 15th
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Meal plans accepted) One meal per meal period/transaction
Saturday, May 16th
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Convenience Items Only
On Common Ground “We Proudly Serve” Starbucks
Friday, May 15th
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brewed by “The Muse”
Friday, May 15th
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 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.
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.
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.
