2021 Commencement Weekend Schedule

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Friday, May 7

For more details on each event, see the Commencement Weekend Brochure

Baccalaureate Service Open House 12 - 6 p.m. Koten Chapel in Kiekhofer Hall

Graduate Portraits 1 - 3 p.m. Old Main Lawn

Cardinal First Graduation Recognition & Pinning Ceremony 4 p.m. Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

Saturday, May 8

For more details on each event, see the Commencement Weekend Brochure

School of Business and Entrepreneurship Commencement - 10 a.m.

  • Line-up 9 a.m. Residence Hall/Recreation Center
  • Processional 9:40 a.m. Residence Hall/Recreation Center
  • Commencement 10 a.m. Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

School of Education and Health Sciences Commencement - 3 p.m.

  • Line-up 2 p.m. Residence Hall/Recreation Center
  • Processional 2:40 p.m. Residence Hall/Recreation Center
  • Commencement 3 p.m. Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

Sunday, May 9

For more details on each event, see the Commencement Weekend Brochure

College of Arts and Sciences: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Shimer Great Books School & Interdisciplinary Programs Commencement - 10:00 a.m.

  • Line-up 9 a.m. Residence Hall/Recreation Center
  • Processional 9:40 a.m. Residence Hall/Recreation Center
  • Commencement 10 a.m. Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

College of Arts and Sciences: Sciences - 3:00 p.m.

  • Line-up 2 p.m. Residence Hall/Recreation Center
  • Processional 2:40 p.m. Residence Hall/Recreation Center
  • Commencement 3 p.m. Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

* The planned schedule of events is tentative and all events are subject to change. Factors including weather and COVID-19 protocols could cause changes in the schedule on very short notice. Thank you for your understanding.

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