Graduation

Commencement Information

Bagpiper and graduate processional 2012

LIVE WEB STREAMING OF CEREMONY:

Watch the Commencement Ceremony streaming live on Saturday, May 12 at 1:45 p.m. by clicking here.
NOTE:  Streaming will not begin until around 30 minutes prior to the ceremony starting.

The May Commencement Ceremony is set for Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 1:45 p.m. at the Smith Library Plaza, located on the Main Campus.

The rain date for the ceremony will be Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 10 a.m.

All graduates and their families should be sure to read the 2012 Commencement Guide, located under "Graduation Details". This guide contains all of the details regarding the commencement ceremony, deadlines, the MAPP Exam, rehearsal and other various upcoming events in conjunction with graduation. Please be sure to read it very carefully.

 

 

IMPORTANT EVENT UDPATES (April 4, 2012)

  • COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL has been moved to Armstrong Concert Hall (was formerly in Shingleton Gymnasium) on Friday, May 11 at 3 pm.
  • GRAD BASH has been moved to Friday, May 11 from 5-7 pm at Mumaw Plaza, in front of the big "SU".
  • PRESIDENT'S BRUNCH--Please RSVP to the event by clicking here.

 

 

APPLYING TO GRADUATE:

The graduation application is available in Web Advisor. No changes will be accepted after the application deadlines below. Please direct any questions to Valerie Taylor in the Registrar's Office at 540-665-4537.

Application deadlines:

  • December degree conferral--October 1
  • May degree conferral--March 1
  • August degree conferral--July 1

Graduates RSVP directly on the graduation application in Web Advisor.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING CAPS & GOWNS:  If you are NOT participating in the May Commencement Ceremony, however, you plan to attend your school/division's hooding or pinning ceremony, you must put your cap and gown information on the application.  If you do not, you will not have a cap and gown ordered for you.  Please contact the Bookstore at 540-665-4523, if you need to order a cap and gown and have already applied. 

 

 

PARTICIPATING IN MAY'S COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY:

Shenandoah University does not hold a December commencement ceremony; however, December graduates may participate in the main commencement ceremony in May 2011.

SAVE THE DATE...GRAD FINALE 2012

Grad Finale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in the Ferrari Room in the Brandt Student Center.

Grad Finale will deliver convenience to students as they prepare for graduation by streamlining the graduation contact points for May and December Shenandoah University graduates and offices.

Graduates will have the opportunity simplify their graduation process by:

  • picking up their caps and gowns
  • purchasing S.U. memorabilia
  • ordering graduation announcements
  • meeting with Alumni Affairs
  • checking in with Financial Aid and Student Accounts
  • learning about opportunities through Career Services
  • having their photo taken by Grad Images in their cap and gown
  • socializing
  • door prizes
  • and much more!

All graduates should plan to attend.

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