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Commencement Ceremony
Commencement Rehearsal
Commencement Rehearsal is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, May 10, in Dinwiddie Chapel.
Rehearsal is required for all day program graduates and is optional for those in the evening (School of Professional Studies) program. However, we encourage all students (day and evening) to attend, as important information regarding the ceremony as well as a walk-through will be provided in preparation for Commencement.
Dress Requirement: Graduates: Casual
A special communion service for all graduates is scheduled for Friday, May 10, immediately following rehearsal in the Dinwiddie Chapel. We encourage you to stay and share this special moment with your classmates.
Commencement Day
Students need to line up for Commencement by 9 a.m. in Dinwiddie Chapel. Due to limited space, only graduates will be permitted in Main. Please plan with your family to take pictures before or after Commencement.
Dress Requirement: Graduates need to wear Cap and Gown (with hood and/or honor cords if applicable). There is no other official dress code. Since you will be walking on bricks, it is is strongly advised against wearing heels.
Guidelines for academic dress are regulated by the American Council on Education. The American Council on Education does not recognize any adornment or decoration outside of the standard gown, hood and cap. Traditionally, cords are reserved for students with a certain GPA and the American Council on Education has recognized cords and stoles that indicate membership in an academic honor society. William Peace University will follow these national guidelines. Students graduating with Latin Honors will be presented with gold cords at rehearsal. Students who are members of academic Honor Societies can wear the honor pin or cord they received at induction.
Attendance: There is no limit to the number of guests students may invite to either Baccalaureate or Commencement. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. In an effort to be equitable, "reserved seat" signs on the chairs are not permitted. Thank you for your cooperation.
Bookstore: The Bookstore will be open 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday
