Special Commencement for Athletes in Post-Season

 

For possible post-season sports schedules, follow Gettysburg College Athletics here.

When appropriate, the Special Commencement ceremony is held to honor graduating student athletes who have completed degree requirements, and whose successful post-season sports schedule prevents attendance at the regular Commencement exercises.  Students and families involved are contacted with details of the ceremony in late spring, and are encouraged to continue checking this web page for the latest details. 

This formal ceremony is a warm celebration of the academic achievements of these outstanding graduating athletes.  Caps and gowns are worn, the class book is signed and remarks are given by the President, Provost and Faculty.  Following the ceremony, guests and the campus community are invited to a reception with light refreshments. 

Please contact the Registrar's Office directly with any questions regarding degree requirements and diplomas.

View more about the 2011 Special Commencement ceremony for the graduating seniors of the 2011 NCAA Champion Women’s Lacrosse team (video and photos).

Guest Information:

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Parking
Visitor parking is available in parking lots throughout campus, including Masters Lot, Musselman Lot, Constitution Lot, and the Admissions Lot. (See campus map)

If you need a guest parking permit for overnight visits, please contact Public Safety at 717.337.6912 or click here for more info.   

Accessibility
Accessibility parking spaces can be found in lots throughout the campus (see campus map), including several spaces in front of McKnight Hall which is adjacent to Schmucker Hall.  Please take the elevator to the Paul Recital Hall (Schmucker Hall, 2^nd floor).

If you have questions regarding accessibility, please call Public Safety at 717.337.6912 or click here. 

If you or your guests are in need of special accommodations, please contact Sam Isherwood at 717-337-8058 or sisherwo@gettysburg.edu.

Participant Information:

Attire
Graduates and Platform Party members will wear academic regalia.  Family, guests and faculty are encouraged to dress nicely for the occasion.  (Business attire)

Instructions
On the day, Graduates and Platform Party members will meet in Schmucker 215 (2^nd floor) promptly at 9:30 a.m. to check in and receive instructions on processing, recognition, recessing, etc. 

Paul Recital Hall will open for guest seating 30 minutes before the ceremony.

Please contact Sam Isherwood at 717-337-8058 or sisherwo@gettysburg.edu with any questions.