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 | Ceremony Livestream

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.