Schedule - Christopher Newport University

Schedule of Events

Date/Time Event Location
Thursday
May 14
6 p.m.
President's Leadership Program Senior Ceremony

Formal invitations will be sent to participating students and families via mail and email.
Ferguson Center for the Arts, Diamonstein Concert Hall 
Thursday
May 14
8:30 p.m.

Candlelight Ceremony

Open to all graduates and their families, this event is the Class of 2026’s formal welcome into the Alumni Society.

Graduates are encouraged to wear white.

The Great Lawn
Friday
May 15
10 a.m.
Latin Honors Convocation

Formal invitations will be sent to eligible graduates via email during Commencement Week.
Ferguson Center for the Arts, Diamonstein Concert Hall 
Friday
May 15
2 p.m.

Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremony

 

Ferguson Center for the Arts, Diamonstein Concert Hall 
Saturday
May 16
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Commencement Activities and Grad Walk - All Day

8:15 a.m.: Processional and Conferral Ceremony

9:15 a.m.: Grad Walk times begin

 *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.

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