Commencement 2025
Commencement for the Class of 2025 will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m.
The 2025 Commencement ceremony will stream on this page the day of the event.
Keynote Speaker
Shaquem Griffin
Shaquem Griffin will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2025 at this spring's Commencement ceremony. Griffin made history as the NFL's first one-handed player and seeks to inspire others to overcome adversity.
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Senior Class Speakers
TBD
Presentation of Senior Gift
TBD
Alumni Greeting
TBD
Faculty Marshals
TBD
Student Marshals
TBD
Honored Guest
TBD
Thursday, May 15th
- 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Senior/Faculty/Staff Party
Friday, May 16th
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Commencement Rehearsal
- Benson Auditorium
- MANDATORY All students participating in the ceremony must attend
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 5-Colleges Baccalaureate Services
Saturday, May 17th
- 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Hydration Stations
- Located at: Holden Pathway, McConnell Lobby, Volleyball Courts, and Commencement Plaza
- 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Registration Guest Check-in
- Commencement Plaza
- 8:30 a.m. Roll Call
- Located in: Benson Auditorium
- MANDATORY All students participating in the ceremony must attend
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Commencement Ceremony
- Located on: Commencement Plaza
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- President's Reception for Graduating Seniors, Family, Faculty and Staff
- Located on: The Mounds
Contact Us
Division of Student Affairs
Reach out for information regarding Commencement
Registrar's Office
For information regarding transcripts, diplomas, references, and questions or concerns related to your graduation status
Financial Aid
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Alumni Engagement
For information regarding Alumni Engagement