Friday, May 9, 2008
5:30 p.m. – social period; 6:30 p.m. - dinner
For adult learning graduating seniors and their guests.
Watch the mail for your invitation.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Baccalaureate – Smith Chapel, 7 p.m.
This is an open service for graduates, their families, and friends. There will be no academic procession, and caps and gowns will not be worn.
Senior Reception
Matthew Simpson Room, College Hall
Following Baccalaureate there will be a reception for graduates, their families, and guests.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
A full breakfast buffet will be served to graduating seniors, their families, and guests. Cost at the door is $7.75 for adults, $3.50 for children. There is no charge to students with meal plans.
Graduation Procession, 9 a.m.
Students should arrive at Smith Chapel attired in their caps and gowns. As you enter Smith Chapel, you will be given a card numbered to indicate your position in the procession. Place yourself in line according to the number given you. Other instructions will be given at that time. Valuables may be locked in the Small Chapel and must be picked up by 12:30 p.m.
RAIN SITE: Hopper Gymnasium
Commencement Ceremony – Cowles Gymnasium, 10 a.m.
Doors open at 8 a.m. for ticket holders.
Those without tickets will be admitted at 9:30 a.m.
(Handicapped entrance ramp on the west side of gymnasium and handicapped parking available on C and D Streets)
Reception immediately following the ceremony for graduates, parents, friends, faculty, and administration will be held between Cowles Gymnasium and Brenton Student Center. Rain site will be Hopper Gymnasium.