Commencement 2018
Make your plans now to attend the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2018. The ceremony will be held on Friday, June 15th, at 10:00 a.m. on Beckman Mall, the lawn just south of Beckman Auditorium.
This year's speaker will be John Lewis, U.S. congressman and leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
No tickets are required for the Commencement Ceremony. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please check back for additional information as it becomes available. For a snapshot of the day, the FAQ's may be helpful for your planning.
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Announcements
2018 Commencement Reservations are Open
Register for the Graduate Studies Luncheon, President's Garden Reception, Senior Banquet and Post-Commencement Luncheon. Reservation deadline is Friday, May 18th.
Commencement Speaker Announced
John Lewis, a U.S. congressman and leader of the Civil Rights Movement, will be the speaker at this year's commencement ceremony. Lewis, who is known as "the conscience of Congress," has dedicated his life to protecting human rights and securing civil liberties both through social movements and as an elected official. [read more]
Discounted Rates for Local Hotels
Discounted hotel rates are now available for the Commencement visitors.