Office of the President

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Commencement Awards Luncheon, Evert Dining Room

This occasion for graduating students, hosted by the Office of the Provost, honors all members of the Class of 2008 and recognizes the winners of departmental, divisional and school awards for academic achievement; Honors Program graduates; and recipients of graduate fellowships and assistantships.

The luncheon features a special buffet menu and business formal attire is requested. This is the contract meal of the day for graduates; those choosing not to attend the luncheon will receive a box lunch.

Graduates should respond to the provost's letter of invitation no later than May 6.

Graduating Students Reception, The President's Home, Pine Lawn

President and Mrs. Jay Lemons invite all graduating students to a reception in celebration of Commencement and to welcome graduates as members of the Alumni Class of 2008. This first alumni event for the graduating class is the beginning of a lifelong connection to their alma mater, Susquehanna University , a place where they can always come home. Dress is business casual.

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Commencement and Baccalaureate Rehearsal

All graduates are expected to attend this practice unless specifically excused by Commencement Marshal Catherine Hastings. Graduates will meet at Weber Chapel Auditorium.

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Baccalaureate Service, Weber Chapel Auditorium

Parents, families and guests are invited to attend this festive ecumenical service of praise and thanksgiving. The Rev. Mark Wm. Radecke, university chaplain, will officiate. Special music by the Baccalaureate Choir.

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Commencement Luncheon Gala (Optional), Evert Dining Room, Degenstein Campus Center

Adults: $10
Children age 6 to 12: $6
Children age 5 and under: free
Graduates receive a complimentary ticket
Guests are welcome

The buffet luncheon menu will feature signature options selected by the Aramark culinary staff.

While tickets may be purchased at the door, graduates are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets at Evert Dining Room during Senior Week to ensure that they and their families won't have to wait in lines on May 11.

We cannot reserve tables for particular times, so we ask for your understanding if large parties must find seating at more than one table. The crowd will be the largest immediately following the Baccalaureate service.

2:30 p.m.

Commencement, Field House, Garrett Sports Complex

There will be ample seating in the air-conditioned Field House for families and guests, so tickets will not be required. The ceremony also will be covered on a live, large-screen videocast in the Degenstein Center Theater for guests who would prefer to view it there.

Seating is not reserved and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To provide equal access to the seating for all guests, we ask that families not use signs, ropes or any other means to “reserve” seats. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

4 p.m. (Approximately)

Post-Commencement Reception, Campus Center Terrace (Rain Location: Evert Dining Room)

7 p.m.

Residence Halls close for graduating seniors.