Traditions & Special Events
Beginning with the final days of classes and continuing through Commencement, the university offers a range of events honoring the graduating class. These traditions and celebrations provide opportunities for graduates, families and friends to gather and mark the milestone. Review the schedule below for details.
Traditions
- | Thursday, April 23 | 3:30-5 p.m.
| Friday, May 1 | 10 am.-4 p.m. - | Wednesday, May 13 | Sunken Garden tent (Weather location: Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms) | 9 p.m.-midnight
- | Thursday, May 14 | Wren Yard | 9:00 p.m.
- | Friday, May 15 | Wren Building | 4:30 p.m.
Special Events
- | Thursday, May 14 | 1:00 p.m.
- | Thursday, May 14 | 4:00 p.m.
- | Thursday, May 14 | 5:00 p.m.
- | Thursday, May 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Sunken Garden
- | Friday, May 15 | 8:30 a.m. | Sunken Garden
- | Friday, May 15 11:30 a.m. | Sunken Garden
- | Friday, May 15 | 1:00 p.m. | Sadler Commonwealth
- | Friday, May 15 | 2:30 p.m. | PBK Concert Hall