Learn more about the 157th Commencement and the events leading up to it.
Timeline
Below is the timeline of events for the 2023 Commencement celebration.
Thursday, May 4
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Graduate Dinner
Smith Dining Center, Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Graduate Celebration
Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center
Friday, May 5
11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Graduate Brunch
Smith Dining Center, Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Graduating Student Awards Ceremony
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 6
9:30 A.M. - 10:10 A.M.
Graduates check in at the Guidrey Center.
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 for the Class of 2023 in front of Dean Hall.