Commencement Schedule

Thursday, May 2, 2024

After UP: Cap & Gown Pick-up
Beauchamp Center - Please enter from the from the side door on Warren Street across from Campus Safety. 
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Graduating students are invited to the pick up your cap and gown, and to learn about some exciting ways to stay involved as your transition from students to alumni.

Friday, May 3, 2024

After UP: Cap & Gown Pick-up
Beauchamp Center - Please enter from the from the side door on Warren Street across from Campus Safety. 
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Graduating students are invited to the pick up your cap and gown, and to learn about some exciting ways to stay involved as your transition from students to alumni.

First Generation Pinning Ceremony
Buckley Center Auditorium 
2:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us for a celebratory gathering marking the achievements of our graduating senior First Generation (FGEN) students. This end-of-the-year recognition social event is a chance to acknowledge their remarkable accomplishments and leadership within the FGEN community.

• Food and Photobooth starts at 12:00 p.m.
• No tickets required.

School of Nursing & Health Innovations Pinning Ceremony
Chiles Center
4:15 p.m.

• Doors open to the public at 3:15 p.m.
• No tickets required.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

University ROTC Ceremony
Chiles Center
11:00 a.m.

• Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
• No tickets required.

Graduate School Commencement Ceremony 
Chiles Center
1:00 p.m.

• Doors open to the public at 12:15 p.m.
• No tickets required.

Graduate School Reception
Pilot House
Immediately following the Graduate School Ceremony

Baccalaureate Mass
Chiles Center
4:30 p.m.

• Doors open to the public at 3:30 p.m.
• No tickets required.

Senior Toast
Graduates and their guests are invited to join us at the locations listed below.
5:45 p.m. 

Graduates of the School of Business and School of Education: Pilot House
Graduates of the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Nursing & Health Innovations: Upper Level of Chiles Center
Graduates of the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering: Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 
Chiles Center
10:00 a.m.

• Doors open to the public at 8:30 a.m.
• Tickets required.

Diploma Receipt

• Diplomas will be mailed to each graduate after the ceremony.