Commencement Schedule

Thursday, April 24, 2025

After UP: Cap & Gown Pick-up
Bauccio Commons
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Graduating students are invited to the pick up your cap and gown, and to learn about some exciting ways to stay involved as your transition from students to alumni.

Friday, April 25, 2025

After UP: Cap & Gown Pick-up
Bauccio Commons
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Graduating students are invited to the pick up your cap and gown, and to learn about some exciting ways to stay involved as your transition from students to alumni.

Friday, May 2, 2025

First Generation Pinning Ceremony
Buckley Center Auditorium 
2:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us for a celebratory gathering marking the achievements of our graduating senior First Generation (FGEN) students. This end-of-the-year recognition social event is a chance to acknowledge their remarkable accomplishments and leadership within the FGEN community.

• Food and Photobooth starts at 12:00 p.m.
• No tickets required.

School of Nursing & Health Innovations Pinning Ceremony
Chiles Center
4:15 p.m.

• Doors open to the public at 3:15 p.m.
• No tickets required.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

University ROTC Ceremony
Location TBD
11:00 a.m.

• Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
• No tickets required.

Graduate School Commencement Ceremony 
Chiles Center
1:00 p.m.

• Doors open to the public at 12:15 p.m.
• No tickets required.

Graduate School Reception
Pilot House
Immediately following the Graduate School Ceremony

Baccalaureate Mass
Chiles Center
4:30 p.m.

• Doors open to the public at 3:30 p.m.
• No tickets required.

Senior Toast
Academic Quad
5:45 p.m.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 
Chiles Center
11:00 a.m.

• Doors open to the public at 9:30 a.m.
• Tickets required.

Diploma Receipt

• Diplomas will be mailed to each graduate after the ceremony.