10:45 a.m. Seniors Meet for Daisy ChainMartin Science Building Steps (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Daisy ChainMartin Science Building Steps (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
11 a.m.–1 p.m. BrunchCheatham Dining Hall
A brunch buffet is available for purchase; no reservations required.
1:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation CeremonySmith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
Initiation ceremony and reception for initiates and their guests.
2:30 p.m. M.A.T. Awards CeremonyMaier Museum of Art
3 p.m. M.A.C.S.L. Graduate Recognition CeremonySmith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Garden PartyStudent Center and Michels Plaza
Celebration for Master’s degree students, undergraduates, families, and guests with the College President, administration, and faculty. Dress: Cocktail attire.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
6:30–8:30 a.m. BreakfastCheatham Dining Hall
A breakfast buffet is available for purchase; no reservations required.
7:45–8:45 a.m. Commencement RehearsalTennis 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 FormsGraduates line-up on the Tennis Courts (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Banquet Hall)
8:50 a.m. Commencement Procession Begins
9 a.m. CommencementWildCat Stadium (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Commencement BrunchCheatham 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 ReturnMain 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)
