2025 Campus Recognition Ceremonies
Doctoral Reception
Doctoral candidates, advisors and guests, immediately following the close of the Doctoral Hooding ceremony on Thursday, May 15.
Thursday, May 15, 2025: immediately after the Doctoral Hooding ceremony in the Mandela Room
No RSVP is required
BFirst First-Generation Graduation Celebration & Cording Ceremony
4th-Annual graduation celebration for first-generation graduates (both graduating
first-gen undergraduate students & graduating first-gen graduate students).
Friday, May 9, 2025:1 pm to 3pm in the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall
RSVP required by April 25, 2025 -
Lavender Celebration
For LGBTQ+ graduates of Fall 2024 and those who anticipate graduating in Spring 2025 or Summer 2025. Graduates can bring up to 2 guests to the event. Dinner will be provided.
Friday, April 25, 2025: 5 - 7:30 p.m. in Old Union Hall
RSVP required by April 11 -