Friday, May 5
1 p.m. | Pinning of Teacher Education Candidates, Frank Arts Center Theater |
6 p.m. | Nursing Convocation, Frank Arts Center Theater |
Saturday, May 6
9:15 a.m. | Class of 2023 Master’s and Doctoral Degree Recipients Line up for Degree Conferment, Butcher Center West Corridor |
10 a.m. | Class of 2023 Master’s and Doctoral Degree Recipient Commencement Ceremony, Butcher Center Arena |
10:30 a.m. | Pinning of Bachelor of Social Work Candidate, Student Center Storer Ballroom. |
11 a.m. | Class of 2023 Graduate Reception, Frank Arts Center, McCoy Rehearsal Hall |
1 p.m. | Class of 2023 Baccalaureate Graduates Line up for Procession, Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center Arena |
1:50 p.m. | Class of 2023 Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony, Butcher Center Auditorium |
3:30 p.m. | Zero Year Reunion and Post-Commencement Reception, Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center Arena |
Commencement informational packets will be sent to each candidate’s student email address on March 1, 2023, from commencement chair Jenny Flora, jflora@shepherd.edu.
Cap and Gown Orders
Now’s the time to order your cap and gown for Commencement! For the best prices, order online by March 28, 2023. The last day to place your order is April 9, 2023. Please note: Full Commencement regalia is only available online. If you need Commencement accessories such as tassels, cords, caps, or stoles, you may purchase them from the Shepherd Book Store in the Student Center.