Before the Ceremony
It's important to follow our Graduate To-Do List to help yourself and your family prepare fully for the day-of ceremony.
Day of Schedule
The graduate commencement ceremony will be held in Parker Chapel on upper campus.
Families and guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before the ceremony starts to have adequate time to park and find their seats
All Graduate Degree Candidates
Sunday, May 12
Graduate arrival and check-in
Time: No later than 1:00 p.m.
Location: Parker Chapel Choir Rehearsal Room (Rm 110; located downstairs in the Chapel)
Notes: Master’s degree candidates are to assemble in the Parker Chapel Choir Rehearsal Room and check-in with Registrar's Office staff. Only staff, faculty, and graduates are allowed in the assembly area. Students who are not in line by 1:45 p.m. will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony. There is no rehearsal. The marshals will give full instructions in the assembly rooms.
Commencement ceremony begins
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Parker Chapel
Live Stream: Tiger Network
After the Ceremony
You did it, congratulations!
Immediately following the ceremony, graduates will recess from the Chapel to the Chapel Courtyard where graduates can meet up with families.
Photographs
Take advantage of our designated photo-op areas
Meditation Garden
Take it all in. This Insta-worthy, tranquil spot on campus features fountains and a garden.
Miller Fountain
Enjoy the sounds of Miller Fountain one last time.
The Magic Stones
All of those days of studying and soaking up the magical powers paid off, because you did it!
Purchase your graduation photos from The Grad Team
All graduation photos taken by The Grad Team at the ceremony will be available online for purchase. Each graduate will receive an email with a link to their photos as soon as they are ready.