Commencement Day Schedule
There is a complimentary shuttle service before and after the cermony from various locations around campus to the stadium. Commencement Map
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Baccalaureate
8:00am, Samuelson Chapel
Baccalaureate is the religious service before Commencement. Graduation candidates wishing to attend will wear their caps and gowns and line up at the Luther Statue in front of the Library by 7:45 am. Family and friends should go directly to the Samuelson Chapel. Seating for family and guests is on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Commencement Lineup
9:00am, Baccalaureate Candidates - lineup in Soiland Practice Gym
The procession begins promptly at 9:55 am. Marshals will assist with lineup and seating. Friends and family should go to the stadium entrance to be seated at this time.
Commencement
9:00 am - Gates open
10:00 am - Commencement
William Rolland Stadium
Tickets are not required and seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Please notify Wendy Perkins (493-3878) by April 14 if you or a member of your family requires handicap seating.
Departmental Receptions
12:00pm
Introduce your family and friends to your favorite faculty members. Faculty will be gathered by department.
Protocol
Shoes and visible clothing should be dark in color to harmonize with the academic garb. All graduates are expected to remain seated until the entire ceremony has ended and recess with the faculty.
