Schedule of Events
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday May 15 6 p.m. |
President's Leadership Program Senior Ceremony Formal invitations will be sent to participating students and families via mail and email. |
Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| Thursday May 15 8:30 p.m. |
Candlelight Ceremony Open to all graduates and their families, this event is the Class of 2025’s formal welcome into the Alumni Society. Each student lights a candle from the flame of another to symbolize the knowledge, experience and memories passed between peers and friends. Graduates are encouraged to wear white. |
The Great Lawn |
| Friday May 16 10 a.m. |
Latin Honors Convocation Formal invitations will be sent to eligible graduates via email during Commencement Week. |
Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| Friday May 16 2 p.m. |
Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremony *Although the Saturday, May 17, Conferral Ceremony and Grad Walk are for baccalaureate degree earners, master’s graduates are still welcome and encouraged to participate in all other Saturday festivities, in addition to the Friday ceremony. |
Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| Saturday May 17 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Commencement Activities and Grad Walk - All Day
*Graduates select their individual Grad Walk Queue times when registering for Commencement |
The Great Lawn |
Questions? Please contact the Office of University Events at cnuevents@cnu.edu.