2023 Graduate School Commencement Week
2023 Graduate School Commencement Week
Monday, May 8 – Saturday, May 13, 2023
Class of 2023, get ready to celebrate Commencement Week with the Graduate School, May 8-13, 2023. During this week of celebrations, we will recognize the individual and collective accomplishments of the Graduate School's summer and fall 2022 and spring 2023 graduates.
We are so excited to see you achieve this important milestone and look forward to celebrating with you, and your families, during Graduate School's Spring 2023 Hood Presentation and Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. (EDT) at Cramton Auditorium. The University-wide Main Commencement will be held at the Main Yard on Saturday, May 13, 2023 (in the case of inclement weather, this location may change). Each graduate will receive 4 free reserved seating tickets for family and friends. For more information about your department's or division's celebration, please contact your respective department directly.
Commencement Week Schedule
Monday, May 8
| Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 8 10:00am - 1:00pm |
Each graduating doctoral student who has met the academic and financial clearance obligations required by the University outlined in this policy is eligible to have four (4) reserved seating Commencement tickets for their guests. Before picking up your tickets, please ensure you have met the University obligations noted in the link above. If you miss your ticket pick-up window, you can return to the HU Bookstore on Friday, May 12, to obtain your tickets. You must present a photo ID at the time of pick up. Please note: If you placed a regalia order during the HU Bookstore Fair, your regalia will be available during your designated ticket pick-up window. If you placed a regalia order online, your regalia will be delivered directly to the shipping address you indicated in the online order. | HU Bookstore |
Tuesday, May 9
| Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 10:00am - 1:00pm |
Each graduating master's or certificate student who has met the academic and financial clearance obligations required by the University outlined in this policy is eligible to have four (4) reserved seating Commencement tickets for their guests. Before picking up your tickets, please ensure you have met the University obligations noted in the link above. If you miss your ticket pick-up window, you can return to the HU Bookstore on Friday, May 12, to obtain your tickets. You must present a photo ID at the time of pick up. Please note: If you placed a regalia order during the HU Bookstore Fair, your regalia will be available during your designated ticket pick-up window. If you placed a regalia order online, your regalia will be delivered directly to the shipping address you indicated in the online order. | HU Bookstore |
| Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 6:00pm |
All Graduates Information Session for Commencement Participation (Prospective graduates and marshals are all expected to attend) | Virtual Webinar (Look out for email update with the link) |
| Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Graduate School Ceremony Rehearsal for students and key graduation staff. All prospective graduates are required to attend. | Cramton Auditorium |
| Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Graduate School master's diploma cover & certificate holder pick-up (doctoral diploma covers will be provided to doctoral candidates during Main Commencement on the 13th as you walk across the stage). | Cramton Auditorium |
Graduate School Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 11
Schedule for Doctoral Candidates
| Date & Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 11 12:00pm |
Ph.D. Student Check- In and Name card Distribution | Biology Auditorium |
| May 11 12:45pm |
Ph.D. Candidates Photoshoot | The Valley |
| May 11 1:15pm |
Ph.D. Lineup and Ceremonial Walk | Procession to Cramton |
| May 11 1:15pm - 1:40pm |
Guests Proceed to Cramton Auditorium | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 11 1:45pm |
The Procession Begins | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 11 2:00pm |
Graduate School Hood Presentation & Recognition Ceremony | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 11 4:00pm- 6:00pm |
Annual President’s Reception | Ballroom, Blackburn University Center |
Thursday, May 11
Schedule for Master’s and Certificate Candidates
| Date & Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 11 1:15pm |
Master’s and Certificate Student Check- In, Name Card Distribution, and Lineup |
Cramton Auditorium |
| May 11 1:15pm - 1:40pm |
Guests Proceed to Cramton Auditorium | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 11 1:45pm |
The Procession Begins | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 11 2:00pm |
Graduate School Hood Presentation & Recognition Ceremony | Cramton Auditorium |
| May 11 4:00pm- 6:00pm |
Annual President’s Reception | Ballroom, Blackburn University Center |
Commencement Prayer Breakfast
Friday, May 12
| Date & Time | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 12 7:30am - 10:00am |
Commencement Prayer Breakfast | Ballroom, Blackburn University Student Center |