Commencement
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, May 14
11 a.m. Fancy Hat Brunch, Pannell Gallery (seniors only)
4:30 p.m. Champagne Toast and Photo, Cochran Library Reading Room (seniors only)
Friday, May 16
1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2025, Murchison Lane Auditorium in Babcock Performing Arts Center (seniors, faculty, staff, and families)
3 p.m. Baccalaureate Service, Murchison Lane Auditorium in Babcock Performing Arts Center (seniors, faculty, staff, and families)
4-4:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony, Cochran Library Browsing Room (initiates and their guests only)
4:30-6 p.m. President’s Reception, Prothro Dining Hall (seniors, faculty, staff, and families)
Saturday, May 17
10-11:30 a.m. Commencement, Upchurch Field House in the Fitness & Athletics Center (seniors, faculty, staff, and families)
Immediately following Commencement until 1:30 p.m. Campus Community Picnic, Prothro Dining Hall (seniors, faculty, staff, and families)
Commencement Weekend Wine Shop Hours
The Wailes Wine Shop is located in the Wailes Building, which is building #4 on our campus map.
Friday, May 16: 12-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17: following the end of the Commencement ceremony until 4 p.m.
