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Messiah College Commencement

Schedule


Friday, May 17, 2013

     
7:00-8:30 p.m.  

Baccalaureate Service

Brubaker Auditorium, Eisenhower Campus Center
Ceremony is for graduating seniors and guests; Tickets required for entry; Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

 
8:45-10:00 p.m.  

Baccalaureate Reception

Hitchcock Arena, Sollenberger Sports Center
Open to all graduating seniors, and their guests; tickets not required

 
7:30-9:00pm Reception for Masters Program Graduates
Larsen Student Union, Open to all master's program graduates and their guests; tickets not required. All master's program graduates will be sent a reserved parking pass for this event in advance.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

     
7:00-8:30 a.m.     

Continental Breakfast for Graduating Seniors

Lottie Nelson Dining Room
Open and complimentary to all graduating seniors

 
8:15-8:45 a.m.  

All Graduates (graduating seniors and master’s program graduates) Line Up for Processional in Hitchcock Arena

 

Marching Instructions for Graduates:
All graduates will march to the Commencement Ceremony from Hitchcock Arena. Graduates must report to Hitchcock Arena with their caps and gowns between 8:15-8:45 a.m. to receive instructions and a number for their place in line. (Grads do not have a ceremony rehearsal.)

There are many graduates to line up, so it is essential to arrive well before 8:45. All graduates must be in marching order no later than 9:10 a.m.

 

 
10:00 a.m.-12 noon  

Commencement Ceremony

Starry Athletic Complex, Shoemaker Field

Tickets not required (unless ceremony is moved indoors due to inclement weather)

 
12 Noon  

Reception for Graduates and Guests
Starry Athletic Complex
Open and complimentary to all graduates and their guests


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