Commencement 2025

The undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies will be one combined ceremony at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 2

4 p.m. Graduation Rehearsal & Senior Toast; Pickup of Rain Tickets, if needed 
Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall

5:30 p.m. Ring it Forward Ceremony
Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall

6 p.m. Senior Bash
Location TBD
 

Saturday, May 3

9:30 a.m.  Combined Honor Societies Ceremony
Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall

10 a.m.  Veterinary Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Auditorium

11:15 a.m.  Assembly of Graduating Class for Baccalaureate
In front of Thomson Hall

11:30 a.m.  Baccalaureate Ceremony
Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall

1:30 p.m.  Nursing Convocation Ceremony
Main Green; Rain Location: Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Auditorium

3 p.m.  Teacher Certification Pathways Completers Recognition
Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Auditorium

4-5:30 p.m.  President’s Garden Party
Sharpe House front lawn; Rain Location: Laird Hall
 

Sunday, May 4

9 a.m.  Graduate Studies Cohort and Directors Meet & Greet
Sarah’s Coffeehouse

10 a.m. Assembly of all candidates for graduation line up for Commencement
In front of Warfield Hall

11 a.m.  Combined Commencement Ceremony
Main Green/Rain Location: Laird Hall