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University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Portland OR 97203
503-943-8000
events@up.edu

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2016 Schedule

Friday, April 29

11:00 a.m.

COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL

Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center

• Rehearsal is for both Commencement ceremonies and all graduates are strongly encouraged to be present.

• Important details will be shared including processional assignments and information regarding Commencement photographs.

• Rehearsal begins promptly at 11:00 a.m., so participants are encouraged to be at the Chiles Center early.

• Doors open at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 30, 2016

1:30 p.m.

NURSES’ PINNING CEREMONY

Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center

• No tickets required. Doors open to public at 12:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY ROTC CEREMONY

Bauccio Commons Dining Room

• No tickets required.

5:00 p.m.

BACCALAUREATE MASS AND RECEPTION

Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center

• All graduating students and faculty assemble at 4:15 p.m. in the north corridors of the Chiles Center.

• Academic regalia is worn.

• The academic procession begins promptly at 4:50 p.m.

• No tickets required. Doors open to public at 4:15 p.m.

The University will host a reception for all graduates and their guests, faculty and staff, immediately following Baccalaureate Mass on the Chiles Center Mezzanine.

Sunday May 1, 2016

10:00 a.m.

COMMENCEMENT I

College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education

Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center

• Undergraduate and graduate degree candidates are to be present at the Chiles Center no later 8:30 a.m.

• The processions form in the north corridors of the Chiles Center. Enter the building through the north doors, off Portsmouth Avenue. North doors open at 8:15 a.m.

• Academic regalia is worn.

• Tickets required for guests. Doors open to public at 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

FAMILY LUNCHEON

Bauccio Commons

• The University will host a lunch for all graduates and their guests, faculty, and staff.

• No tickets required.

2:00 p.m.

COMMENCEMENT II

Pamplin School of Business, Shiley School of Engineering and School of Nursing

Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center

• Undergraduate and graduate degree candidates are to be present at the Chiles Center no later than 12:30 p.m.

• The processions form in the north corridors and mezzanine of the Chiles Center. Enter the building through the north doors, off Portsmouth Avenue. North doors open at 12:15 p.m.

• Academic regalia is worn.

• Tickets required for guests. Doors open to public at 1:00 p.m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• If you require accommodations in order to fully participate in Commencement activities, please telephone the Office of University Events at (503) 943-7523 or email events@up.edu.

• A photographer takes pictures of each student receiving a degree. The proofs are e-mailed to graduates a few weeks after Commencement. The photographs are for sale, but there is no obligation to purchase them.

• Childcare will be offered for specific graduation events by Vermont Hills Family Life Center at the UP childcare site. To register for childcare or for more information go to . Space is limited.

• Men wear their caps for the entrance and recessional of the Baccalaureate Mass and when seated. Caps are removed when the congregation stands during Mass.

• All graduates and faculty leave their caps on during Commencement.

• When the dean goes to the lectern to read the names of graduates, all graduates of that college or school are to rise and proceed to the stage under the directions of the University marshals.

• During the procession, the tassel is worn on the right side of the cap.

• After conferring a degree, the president shakes hands with each graduate and offers congratulations. Graduates should be prepared to receive their diploma with their left hand and to accept the president’s greeting with their right hand.

• University public safety personnel are on hand at the assembly areas to provide a secure place for graduates’ valuables (purses, cameras, etc.).

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