2025 Schedule of Events
Commencement Weekend, May 10-11, 2025
2025 Schedule of Events
Friday, April 25, 2025
- 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Senior Cocktail Reception Randolph House
Graduates only. Photo ID required for alcohol. First shuttle to depart Main Hall at 4:25 p.m.; additional parking next door at First Christian Church. Dress: Cocktail attire/Jacket and tie.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
- 10:45 a.m. Seniors Meet for Daisy Chain Moore Hall Stairs
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre) - 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Daisy Chain Moore Hall Stairs (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
- noon MACSL Graduate Recognition Ceremony Smith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
- 1:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony Smith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
Ceremony for initiates and their guests. - 2:30 p.m. MAT and MEd Awards Ceremony Wimberly Recital Hall
- 3 p.m. Intercultural Baccalaureate Houston Memorial Chapel
- 4:30 p.m.–6:30 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.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
- 6:30–8 a.m. Breakfast Cheatham Dining Hall
A continental style breakfast will be 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, hood, and button stole 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 in Main Hall Lobby. Hoods are available for purchase for $35.00. - 6 p.m. Residence Halls Close for the summer (No exceptions)
