The official 2018 Schedule of Events contains all basic information on the main commencement ceremony, school/division hooding and pinning ceremonies, and various special graduation events leading up to the ceremony.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center
Grad Finale provides a variety of services to graduates. Simplify your graduation process by picking up or ordering your cap and gown, ordering transcripts, RSVPing for participation in commencement, special accommodation reservations/tickets, cap and gown photo with GradImages™, purchasing SU memorabilia, ordering graduation announcements, meeting with Alumni Affairs, checking in with Financial Aid and Student Accounts, learning about opportunities through Career Services, winning door prizes, socializing, and much more.
Thursday, May 3, 2018
1 p.m.
Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center
Friday, May 11, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Goodson Chapel
Friday, May 11, 2018
9:30 am
James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center
Friday, May 11, 2018
1 p.m.
Stimpson Auditorium, Halpin-Harrison Hall
Friday, May 11, 2018
1 p.m.
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Friday, May 11, 2018
4 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
All graduates and their loved ones are invited to attend the Baccalaureate service on Friday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in Armstrong Concert Hall.
This inter-denominational service provides an opportunity for peaceful reflection and gratitude amidst the flurry of excitement. Student speakers reflect on their time at Shenandoah, and faculty and administrators offer encouragement and congratulations. Students, faculty and staff present music, dance, theatre and other artful expressions to inspire you on your journey. This event is free and open to the public.
Questions? Contact DeLyn Celec in the Office of Spiritual Life at 540-665-3485 or dcelec@su.edu.
Friday, May 11, 2018
7 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Friday, May 11, 2018
7 p.m.
Stimpson Auditorium, Halpin-Harrison Hall
Saturday, May 12, 2018
8:00 a.m.
Shentel football stadium
Graduates should report in your cap and gown to the football field stadium for line-up at 8 a.m. A class photo will be taken at 8:30 a.m., weather-permitting. The procession will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m.
Please do not bring any valuables, purses, etc., as you will have to carry whatever you bring with you to your seat at the ceremony. Shenandoah is not responsible for items that are lost, damaged or stolen.
For additional information regarding graduate check in, please visit the Graduate Information page.
Saturday, May 12, 2018
10 a.m.
James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center
Gates will open for guests at 8:30 a.m. Please allow at least 3 hours for the ceremony.
Live Web Broadcast of the Commencement Ceremony
The commencement ceremony will be broadcast live over the Internet, beginning approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start time of the ceremony. If you have family and friends who cannot physically attend the ceremony, the live feed can be viewed at www.su.edu/commencement-webcast.
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Immediately following the commencement ceremony, President Fitzsimmons will host a light reception to celebrate all graduates.
Guests planning to attend the reception are asked to RSVP online no later than May 1, 2018.