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2008 Commencement Information


Note: The processional for Commencement begins promptly at 7:15 p.m. in Paladin Stadium. All audience members must be inside the stadium no later than 6:30 p.m. and no one will be admitted after that time. If rain forces us indoors, the ceremony will be held in Timmons Arena. Last minute changes to the schedule may occur and audience members are encouraged to check this website on Saturday, May 31.

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
T
ower Café open. Starbucks coffee,
bagels and muffins available for purchase

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
University Worship Service
Charles E. Daniel Memorial Chapel

9:00 a.m.
University Bookstore open

10:30 a.m.
Rehearsal, McAlister Auditorium
**MANDATORY FOR ALL DEGREE CANDIDATES**

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
PalaDen open

12:00 noon
Legacy Luncheon, Younts Conference Center
by invitation only

2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dinner, Charles E. Daniel Dining Hall
Graduates will be furnished three
complimentary tickets. Additional tickets
may be ordered ($11.85 each) as per enclosed
instructions

3:00 p.m.
Reserve Officer Training Corps Commissioning,
McAlister Auditorium

4:15 p.m.
Paladin Stadium gates open
Water, snacks, and roses available for purchase
on a cash basis

4:30 p.m.
Ceremony preparation, Adminstation Building
**MANDATORY FOR ALL DEGREE CANDIDATES**

6:30 p.m.
All guests seated in stadium
No one admitted after this time

7:15 p.m.
Processional begins

7:30 p.m.
Commencement





 
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