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2025 SPRING COMMENCEMENT

Wednesday, May 14

Outside on the quad

9:30 am – Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences

1 pm – Health Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Adult Basic Education

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Wednesday, May 14, in Votta Hall
9:30 am Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences – graduates with last names A-K

11:30 am Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences – graduates with last names L-Z

1:30 pm Health Sciences – All majors except for nursing
3:30 pm Nursing majors

5:30 pm Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Adult Basic Education

Tickets will be distributed with caps and gowns (four per graduate). If inclement weather is a possibility, the college will announce a location decision before noon on Tuesday.

Commencement RSVP

Professional Photos from Commencement

Graduates will receive an email directly from Grad Images with the professional photos taken at commencement. If you don’t receive an email, you can visit the Grad Images website to view your photos. These photos are saved on their site for two years after commencement.

Q. How do I RSVP to walk in this year’s ceremony?
A. Please fill out the Commencement RSVP form located here.

Q. When and where should I show up on the day of my ceremony?
A. Please arrive 60 minutes ahead of time and park in any of the designated lots. Graduates will then meet inside Votta Hall, where you will check-in. Your guests can enter the Votta Auditorium to find seating.

Q. How much is my cap and gown?
A. There is no charge for a cap and gown. PICK UP AT THE BOOKSTORE TODAY.

Q. Where do I pick the size for my cap and gown?
A. You will be fitted for your gown when you pick it up from the Bookstore.

Q. Will there be an on-campus commencement rehearsal?
A. No, there will be no on-campus rehearsal, but keep checking the Commencement website for updates.

Q. Where should guests and family park?
A. Recommended parking lots for guests are Lots 1, 3, and 10.

Q. Will the ceremony be live-streamed?
A. Yes! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about the live stream.

Q. What happens if it rains or there is bad weather on the commencement date?
A. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremonies on that day will be moved to Thursday, December 19.

Q. I’m not attending the ceremony, so how do I get my diploma?
A. The Registrar’s office will email information about diploma pickup days later this summer.

Q. Are tickets required for guests to enter the ceremony?
A. Tickets are NOT required for any of the ceremonies. If inclement weather forces the ceremony indoors, we will send out communication and instructions for ticket pickup.