Commencement April 25 and 27, 2019
Our next Commencement exercises will be held on April 25 for graduate students and April 27 for undergraduate students.
Information for Graduates
Parking & Getting Around
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 25
MECP Commissioning Ceremony
- Time 10:00 a.m.
- Location Swisher Theater
Master & Doctorate Commencement Ceremony
- 5:00 p.m. – Graduates report to the Gooding Breezeway for sign-in
- 5:30 p.m. – Graduates line-up for instructions
- 5:45 p.m. – Processional from Line-Up areas to Dolphin Statutes
- 6:00 p.m. – Processional into the Commencement area
Friday, April 26
BRCHS Nursing Pinning Ceremony
- Time 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
- Location Terry Concert Hall
The graduates of the Keigwin School of Nursing in the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences will receive their pins in this special ceremony.
Senior Stroll & Class Photo
- Time 5:00 p.m.
- Location Dolphin Plaza, behind the Howard Administration Building
All graduates with their family and friends are warmly welcome to join in a Class of 2019 photo, champagne toast, and festive march with a live band through campus to the Graduate Reception at the River House. Graduates are encouraged to invite their faculty to join!
Bachelor Graduates, Families, & Friends Graduation Reception
- Time 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
- Location The River House
Graduates with their family and friends are invited to celebrate with their JU family with live music, light hors d’ oeuvres, and great company! Don’t forget to check in with the JU Alumni Association to pick up your FREE commemorative champagne flute!
Saturday, April 27
Bachelor's Degree Commencement Ceremony
- 8:00 a.m. – Bachelor Graduates report to the Gooding Breezeway for sign-in
- 8:30 a.m. – Bachelor Graduates line-up in assigned areas for instructions
- 8:45 a.m. – Processional from Founders and Council to Dolphin Statues
- 9:00 a.m. – Processional into the Commencement area
NROTC Commissioning Ceremony
- Time 1:30 p.m.
- Location Terry Concert Hall