Commencement

Commencement Weekend

Student Commencement Schedule

Parents' Commencement Schedule

Facilities Open For Weekend

Parents' Commencement Schedule

FRIDAY, MAY 14

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
SENIOR PROJECTS EXHIBIT
Doane Hall of Art, Campus Center
This show features work in a wide variety of media, produced by students for Art Department Senior Projects.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE
286 Jefferson Street
Drop by and greet President Jim Mullen, his wife Mari, their daughter Franki and their son James. Please use the reservation form to RSVP for this event.

SATURDAY, MAY 15

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SENIOR PROJECTS EXHIBIT
Doane Hall of Art, Campus Center

10:00 a.m.
PHI BETA KAPPA INITIATION AND RECEPTION
Ford Memorial Chapel

1:00 p.m.
BACCALAUREATE
Raymond P. Shafer Auditorium, Campus Center
This ecumenical service begins with a procession of graduating seniors.
Speaker: The Rev. Jane Ellen Nickell, Campus Chaplain

2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION
Pelletier Library
A chance for families to meet President Mullen and other administrators.

5:00 p.m.
CATHOLIC MASS
Ford Memorial Chapel

6:00 p.m.
COMMENCEMENT DINNER
Schultz Banquet Hall and Brooks Dining Hall
A buffet dinner for graduates and their families, guests and friends. Please use the reservation form to purchase tickets for this event.

8:30 p.m.
COMMENCEMENT CONCERT
Ford Memorial Chapel
A concert by Allegheny College faculty, students and friends.

SUNDAY, MAY 16

6:30 - 10:00 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Brooks Dining Hall
An assortment of Danish pastries, muffins, coffeecake, whole fruit, juice and coffee will be available for purchase.

7:15 a.m.
REHEARSAL FOR GRADUATES
Wise Center Performance Arena
Graduates should assemble promptly and in academic attire.

9:30 a.m.
ACADEMIC PROCESSION
Brooks Walk
(Rain Location - Wise Center)

9:30 a.m.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Bentley Lawn
(Rain Location -Wise Center Sports Forum)
We do everything possible to hold our Commencement ceremony outdoors. Please dress according to expected weather.
In case of an indoor ceremony; closed circuit viewing will be set up in Raymond P. Shafer Auditorium. In case of an outdoor ceremony, closed circuit viewing will be set up in Schultz Banquet Hall.

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

ALL-COLLEGE DEPARTMENTAL RECEPTION - Location to be announced (Rain Location - Campus Center various location)
An opportunity for graduates to introduce their family to faculty and staff and to say goodbye to classmates in an informal relaxed atmosphere.