Commencement Weekend: May 18-19, 2013

Tentative Schedule

The schedule is subject to change - Please revisit for updates.

 

Friday, April 26, 2013

Commencement Prep Day
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
College Union Building Ballroom
The Class of 2013 will pick up caps & gowns, and much more. (Details)

 

Saturday, May 18, 2013

1:00 p.m.
Spring Honors Day
Christ Chapel
Over 40 named awards will be presented to students, who were selected to receive these awards on the basis of their academic achievement and service to the campus community. Recipients and their families are notified in April by the Provost's Office. Everyone in the campus community is invited and encouraged to attend.

2:00 p.m.
Departmental Receptions
Various campus locations (Details to follow)
These popular receptions provide a festive occasion for faculty and graduates to affirm relationships built over the past four years and offer an opportunity for parents to "put a face to the name." Seniors, families and faculty are encouraged to attend.

3:15 p.m.
The Class of 2013, attired in regalia, meets to line up for the Baccalaureate processional. (Details)

4:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate
Christ Chapel
(Event will be streamed live via the web)
A long-standing tradition, this interfaith service gives seniors and their families a chance to gather together to worship, celebrate the tradition of the College, and reflect on the future. (Details)

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Senior Class Graduation Party
Hosted by President Janet Morgan Riggs '77
College Union Building, First Floor
President Riggs invites the class and their families to this social event. (Details)

 

Sunday, May 19, 2013

8:30 a.m.
Catholic Mass
Christ Chapel

9:45 a.m.
The Class of 2013, attired in regalia, promptly meets in Bream Gymnasium for Commencement line-up. (Details)

11:00 a.m.
Commencement
Beachem Portico, North side of Pennsylvania Hall
(Event will be streamed live via the web)

Event is held rain or shine, no tickets necessary.
Details for Families & Guests
Details for Graduates

Featured speaker:  Political commentator David Gergen

1:00 p.m.
Post-Commencement Reception
Memorial Field Tents
Enjoy light refreshments and celebration with graduates, faculty, family and friends.

 

All graduates are expected to attend the commencement ceremonies. Those who wish to be excused from commencement should contact the Registrar's Office.

If a student does not meet the graduation requirements, he or she will be notified promptly by the Registrar before Commencement Day.