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Grad Bash
Saturday, May 15, 2021 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Shentel Stadium
Celebrate graduation in a big way on Saturday, May 15 at GRAD BASH! From 2-4 p.m., enjoy FREE live music, food and drinks at Shentel Stadium. Sit on blankets that you can take home with you, listen to alumni band Threesound, and visit food trucks that will offer a variety of options for everyone. 2020 and 2021 graduates will receive two free drink tickets (cash bar also available) and will be able to earn raffle tickets throughout the event for a chance to win amazing prizes, including two diploma frames! This event is free with the option to purchase a special pint glass. Proceeds go to the Senior Class Gift, a scholarship for incoming first-year students from the senior class. Family and friends outside of SU are welcome to attend by purchasing a $10 ticket at the door. Contact studentlife@su.edu if you have any questions!
Late Night Breakfast
Monday, May 17 | 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Allen Dining Hall
Take a break from late night studying and let Shenandoah faculty and staff serve you a FREE late night breakfast in the Allen Dining Hall from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m on Monday, May 17. Tables and chairs will be available on the Quad for plenty of space to spread out! For more information, please contact Myles Hairston at mhairsto10@su.edu.
Engage: https://su.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7092200
Grad Cap Decorating
Wednesday, May 19 | Noon – 2:00pm (while supplies last)
Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center
Are you ready for Commencement 2021?! Come decorate your graduation cap before you get your diploma on Wednesday, May 19 from 12-2 p.m. in the BSC Ferrari Room! The Campus Activities Network will provide basic supplies like hot glue guns, glue, scissors, paint, glitter, stencils, and card stock. Bring anything special you want to add to your cap! Contact Myles Hairston mhairsto10@su.edu with any questions.
Grad Cap Decorating
Thursday, May 20 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm (while supplies last)
Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center
Are you ready for Commencement 2021?! Come decorate your graduation cap before you get your diploma on Thursday, May 20 from 7-9 p.m. in the BSC Ferrari Room! The Campus Activities Network will provide basic supplies like hot glue guns, glue, scissors, paint, glitter, stencils, and card stock. Bring anything special you want to add to your cap! Contact Myles Hairston mhairsto10@su.edu with any questions.
Friday, May 14, 2021 | 11 am
James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center
Join our Athletic Training students as they celebrate their accomplishments. For more information, contact Karen Gross at kgross@su.edu.
Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 1 pm
James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center
Join our Nursing students as they celebrate their accomplishments. For more information, please contact Lyn Bacha at lbacha@su.edu.
Friday, May 21, 2021 | 2 pm
Commencement Tent – Brandt Student Center Field
Join our undergraduate and graduate business school students as they celebrate their accomplishments. For more information, please contact Stephanie Swaim at sswaim@su.edu.
Friday, May 21, 2021 | 3:45 pm Prelude, 4:00 pm Service
James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center
All graduates and their loved ones are invited to attend this interdenominational, multi-faith service that 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. Graduating seniors can reminisce about their memories from Shenandoah. For more information, contact DeLyn Celec in Spiritual Life at 540/665-3485or spirituallife@su.edu.
Friday, May 21, 2021 | 5-7 pm
Location: Ferrari Room
Join our students in the College of Arts and Sciences as they celebrate their accomplishments.
Please attend only during the time slot allotted for your individual award(s), as noted on your invitation.
For more information, please contact Jo Strader at jstrader@su.edu.
Friday, May 21, 2021 | 7 pm
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Join our Education and Leadership students as they celebrate their accomplishments. For more information, please contact Kirsten Mycko at kmycko@su.edu.
Friday, May 21, 2021 | 7 pm
Commencement Tent – Brandt Student Center Field
Join our Conservatory graduates as they celebrate their accomplishments. For more information, please contact the Shenandoah Conservatory at conservatoryoffice@su.edu.
Saturday, May 22 & 23, 2021 | Times TBD
Saturday, May 22 & 23, 2021 | Times
We can’t wait to see all of our graduates and their families for this year’s in-person Commencement Ceremony!
Saturday, May 22
- School of Business: 10 a.m.
- Shenandoah Conservatory: 10 a.m.
- School of Health Professions: 3 p.m.
- Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing: 3 p.m.
- Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy: 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 23
- Exercise Science, Psychology, Undergrad Public Health, Criminal Justice/Criminology: 10 a.m.
- All other College of Arts & Sciences: 3 p.m.
- Division of Education and Leadership: 3 p.m.