Advanced Degree Ceremony Faculty & Staff Information

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We are very excited to celebrate this year's candidates for advanced degrees on May 15, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Murray Center on our beautiful campus, once again. We are anticipating over 200 graduate students and over 1,500 family and guests to participate in this year’s ceremony. For our students, this day marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. We know you understand how important your attendance is at this event to show your support for the class of 2025.

Thank you for your continued hard work and Congratulations!

Your Participation in Commencement

Attend

If you wish to attend the ceremony, in any capacity, please complete our Form for Participation.

Ph.D. and DNP Faculty Advisors

You will receive special instructions on accompanying your candidates. You will be seated with your candidates and will accompany them onto the stage to be hooded.

Marshals/Volunteers

Marshals and Volunteers will assist with the pre-ceremony line-up of the graduating candidates for the processional, during the diploma distribution, and at the recessional. Marshals and Volunteers will be required to be at the Murray Center on May 15 from 3:30–7:30 pm. You will receive refreshments during your service. If you wish to participate as a Marshal or Volunteer, please complete our Form for Volunteers. The form will also ask you which of these training sessions you are able to attend:

• Friday, April 25, 12:30–1:30 pm in Gaige Auditorium
• Friday, May 2, 12:30–1:30 pm in Gaige Auditorium

For additional information related to Marshal duties, contact Faculty Lead Marshal, Dr. Charlie McLaughlin.