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
Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center Concourse and Main Stage
Saturday, May 10
8:30 A.M.
Breakfast for Graduates in Student Center Atrium.
Please note: only Dean graduates, faculty, staff are invited
10:30 A.M.
Seating in front of Dean Hall is open for guests.
11:00 A.M. - 11:40 A.M.
Graduates check in at the Guidrey Center. No guests permitted.
11:40 A.M. - 12:10 P.M.
Greetings from faculty and staff and instructions will be given to graduates for the ceremony.
12:15 P.M.
Processional of graduates, faculty, 50th Society and platform party begins along Awpie Way.
12:30 P.M.
Dean College Commencement Exercises begin in front of Dean Hall. | View the livestream.
4:30 P.M.
Graduates must be moved out of the residence halls.