Traditions & Special Events

Beginning with the final days of classes and continuing through Commencement, the university offers a range of events honoring the graduating class. These traditions and celebrations provide opportunities for graduates, families and friends to gather and mark the milestone. Review the schedule below for details.

Traditions

• Bell Ringing — Last Day of Classes | Friday, May 1 | 10 am.-4 p.m.
• Senior Class Dance | Wednesday, May 14 | Sadler Center | (Time TBD)
• Candlelight Ceremony | Thursday, May 15 | 9:00 p.m. | Wren Yard
• Walk Across Campus | Friday, May 16
• Graduate Bell Ringing | TBD

Special Events

• Phi Beta Kappa Initiation | Thursday, May 15 | 1:00 p.m.
• Vanguard Celebration | Thursday, May 15 | 4:00 p.m.
• ROTC Commissioning | Thursday, May 15 | 5:00 p.m.
• Khatalampay | Thursday, May 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Sunken Garden
• Lavender Celebration | Friday, May 16 | 8:30 a.m. | Sunken Garden
• Donning of the Kente | Friday, May 16  11:30 a.m. | Sunken Garden
• Ceremonia Raíces | Friday, May 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Sadler Commonwealth
• Spiritual Celebration | Friday, May 16 | 2:30 p.m. | PBK Concert Hall