Learn more about the schedule for the 159th Commencement, and events leading up to it.
Timeline
Below is the timeline of events for the 2025 Commencement celebration.
Friday, May 9
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Graduating Student Awards Ceremony | View the livestream.
Guidrey Center, Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center
6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Commencement Reception for Graduating Students and Families
Outside on the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center Patio
Saturday, May 10
8:30 A.M.
Breakfast for Graduates in Student Center Atrium.
Please note: only Dean graduates, faculty, staff are invited
9:00 A.M.
Seating in front of Dean Hall is open for guests.
9:30 A.M. - 10:10 A.M.
Graduates check in at the Guidrey Center. No guests permitted.
10:10 A.M. - 10:40 A.M.
Greetings from faculty and staff and instructions will be given to graduates for the ceremony.
10:45 A.M.
Processional of graduates, faculty, 50th Society and platform party begins along Awpie Way.
11:00 A.M.
Dean College Commencement Exercises begin in front of Dean Hall. | View the livestream.