Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013:


11 a.m.

Valedictory Exercises, The Lawn
(Rain Site: John Paul Jones Arena)

Please Note: Tickets are not required to attend the ceremony on the Lawn, but in the event the ceremony is moved to the John Paul Jones Arena due to inclement weather, tickets will be required to enter into the arena.

12:30-2 p.m. President Sullivan's Reception, Carr's Hill
(Rain Site: John Paul Jones Arena)
1:30 p.m. School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
2 p.m.

Curry School of Education Hooding Ceremony, Culbreth Theatre

4 p.m. Joint Commissioning Exercises for Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force Candidates, Old Cabell Hall Auditorium

7 p.m. School of Nursing Hooding Ceremony, Old Cabell Hall Auditorium

7 p.m. Donning of the Kente Ceremony, Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center (Tickets required)

9 p.m.- midnight Class of 2013 Graduation Party, Alumni Hall (Tickets required)

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013:

9:30 a.m. Degree candidates gather at designated assembly points near the Rotunda for the Academic Procession. PDF | Image
10 a.m. Faculty assemble at the Rotunda (southwest terrace) for the Academic Procession. PDF | Image
10 a.m. Academic Procession and Final Exercises: The Lawn
(Rain Site: Please refer to Weather Plans)
Following Final Exercises Diploma ceremonies for the individual schools and departments (Arts & Sciences and Engineering) will follow Final Exercises. Please check the diploma ceremony locations page for specific start times and locations under all weather plans.