Commencement 2018
| Tuesday, February 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Graduate One Stop | West Room, Drysdale Student Center |
| Wednesday, May 9 | ||
| Noon | Ring Ceremony | Bell Tower |
| Thursday, May 10 | ||
| 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 (outside) |
| Friday, May 11 | ||
| 11 a.m. | Legacy Brunch (invitation only) | East Room, Drysdale Student Center |
| 11:30 a.m. | Nursing Pinning and MSN Ceremony | Turner Gymnasium |
| Noon | Doctor of Medical Science Hooding Ceremony | Snidow Chapel |
| 1 p.m. | Westover Honors Ceremony | Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall |
| 3 p.m. | Teacher Induction Ceremony | Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall |
| 3 p.m. | Doctor of Physical Therapy Hooding Ceremony | Turner Gymnasium |
| 5 p.m. | Baccalaureate Service (see description at bottom) |
Snidow Chapel |
| 5:30 p.m. | MEd Counseling Recognition Ceremony | Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall |
| 7 p.m. | Hooding Ceremony, School of Educ., Leadership Studies, and Counseling | Turner Gymnasium |
| 9 p.m. | Candlelight Ceremony (see description at bottom) |
Snidow Chapel / Other TBD |
| Saturday, May 12 | ||
| 8 a.m. | Graduates arrive to check in and line up | Snidow Chapel (Undergraduate students) Schewel Hall (Graduate students) |
| 9 a.m. | Commencement Ceremony | Front lawn, Hopwood Hall |
| Immediately following commencement | Complimentary picnic on the lawn – everyone is invited! | The Dell |
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.
Description of Events
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. Teresa Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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.
