Commencement

Class of 2024

10:45 a.m. Seniors Meet for Daisy Chain Martin Science Building Steps
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Daisy Chain Martin Science Building Steps
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Brunch Cheatham Dining Hall
A brunch buffet is available for purchase; no reservations required.
1:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony Smith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
Initiation ceremony and reception for initiates and their guests.
2:30 p.m. M.A.T. Awards Ceremony Maier Museum of Art
3 p.m. M.A.C.S.L. Graduate Recognition Ceremony Smith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Garden Party Student Center and Michels Plaza
Celebration for Master’s degree students, undergraduates, families, and guests with the College President, administration, and faculty. Dress: Cocktail attire.

6:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast Cheatham Dining Hall
A breakfast buffet is available for purchase; no reservations required.
7:45–8:45 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal Tennis Courts
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Banquet Hall)
Participation is mandatory for graduates and squires. Graduates should come dressed and ready for Commencement. Cap, gown, and hood should be readily available. Please eat breakfast before rehearsal, as you will not have time afterward.
8:45 a.m. Commencement Procession Forms Graduates line-up on the Tennis Courts
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Banquet Hall)
8:50 a.m. Commencement Procession Begins
9 a.m. Commencement WildCat Stadium
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
Livestream | Digital Program (PDF – available Friday evening)
10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Commencement Brunch Cheatham Dining Hall
A buffet brunch is available for purchase; no reservations required. The College will provide brunch free of charge for all graduates.
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Hood Return Main Hall Lobby
Undergraduate hood return will be located in Main Hall Lobby. Hoods are available for purchase at $35.00 each.
6 p.m. Residence Halls Close for the summer (No exceptions)