Residence Halls
Graduating resident students are permitted to stay in the residence halls until Sunday, May 10. Students who wish to stay beyond Saturday, May 2, must register with the Residence Life Office by 5 p.m. on this date.
You may check out of the residence halls at the Residence Life Office in Washington Hall according to the following schedule:
- Monday-Friday, May 4-8 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 9 - 4 - 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 10 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
RoMo's Cafe, located on the plaza level of Nicholson Center, will be open Monday through Friday, May 4-8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
5 p.m.
University Awards Dinner
Sewall Center Pennsylvania Suite
In recognition of bachelor's degree candidates who have excelled within their school and degree program. Hosted by the Office of the President.
(By invitation only)
Friday, May 8
7 p.m.
Nurses' Pinning Ceremony
Massey Theater
In recognition of Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree candidates. Hosted by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
(By invitation only)
Saturday, May 9
12:30-1:15 p.m.
Ceremony Preparation
Sewall Center, Level 3
Please note: Guests may not accompany graduates to the assembly area.
Bachelor's Degree Candidates
Report directly to the Pennsylvania Suite, Level 3, Sewall Center, for distribution of name cards, caps, gowns and honors medallions.
Faculty & Staff in Procession
Report to the robing area on the second floor of Sewall Center adjacent to the locker rooms.
12:30 p.m.
Guest Seating
(For special needs reserved seating, see special needs and online request form.)
Sewall Center Arena doors open for general seating. Tickets are required for all guests, including young children and those seated in the special needs reserved seating area. Due to space limitations, strollers are not permitted in the arena. Families with young children who may become restless can watch the ceremony live via closed-circuit TV in the children's play area on the third floor (no tickets are required for entrance to this area).
1:15 p.m.
Required Assembly
Graduates line up for processional.
1:45 p.m.
Processional
Doors to Sewall Center Arena closed.
Commencement Ceremony
Sewall Center Arena
Ceremony begins promptly at 2 p.m.
Immediately following the ceremony
Post-Commencement Reception
Nicholson Center Front Lawn
Avoid the traffic rush and mingle with faculty and fellow graduates before saying your last goodbyes. Light refreshments served.