Spring Commencement

Commencement is finally here. It’s the day students have been working toward for years. Family and friends come from far and near to share this special time with the new graduate.

About 1,000 students are eligible to participate in PSU’s Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 19 & 20. Two Commencement ceremonies will be held in the Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building. The first, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, will be for all students with majors in the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Business. The second, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, will be for all students with majors in the College of Education and the College of Technology.

The Commencement schedule follows. For additional information, including details of specific events, and information about academic regalia, photos, and handicapped accessibility, please visit www.pittstate.edu/registrar/commencement.html, visit the Registrar’s office in 103 Russ Hall or call 620-235-4206.

2006 Commencement Schedule:

Thursday, May 18

7 p.m.  - Nursing Department Pinning Ceremony, Memorial Auditorium    

Friday, May 19

10 a.m. – U.S. Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, Veterans Memorial on Rouse Street (Rain location: Crimson and Gold Ballroom, Overman Student Center)         

6-7 p.m. - President's Reception for all College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Business graduating students and their families, (Light refreshments served.) tent northwest of Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building.
           
6:30-7:15 p.m. - Graduates Obtain Name Cards, Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building          

7:15 p.m. - Processional Line-Up

7:30 p.m. - Processional Begins

Saturday, May 20

8:30-9:30 a.m. - President's Reception for all College of Education and the College of Technology graduating students and their families, (Light refreshments served.) tent northwest of Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building.

9-9:45 a.m. - Graduates Obtain Name Cards, Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building    

9:45 a.m. - Processional Line-Up

10 a.m. - Processional Begins

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