Commencement for the Class of 2024
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Location: Little Giant Stadium (rain alternate: Chadwick Court)
SENIOR PREPARATIONS
Tuesday, April 9
11:10 a.m.: Briefing
Pioneer Chapel
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
All graduating seniors are required to attend a briefing about Commencement and senior check-out.
Wednesday, April 10 through Tuesday, May 7
Senior Check-Out
Each senior must complete his online check-out no later than Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Check-out information may be found here: https://www.wabash.edu/seniorcard
Students need to be aware of the policy regarding fulfillment of Senior Requirements. Candidates for the degree who fail to complete all of these requirements in a timely fashion will not be allowed to participate in Commencement, nor will their transcripts be released.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, May 9
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Senior art majors will display their work.
Friday, May 10
8:30 a.m.: Deans’ Senior Breakfast
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics Center
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
Graduating seniors and faculty are invited to breakfast with Deans Todd McDorman and Marc Welch ’99. The starting time will be strictly observed. Dress for the breakfast is collared shirt and slacks.
9:30 a.m.: Commencement Rehearsal
Pioneer Chapel
REQUIRED—Seniors Must Attend
Seniors will move directly from the Deans’ Breakfast to the rehearsal. The starting time will be strictly observed.
Friday events for families of seniors, alumni, and other visitors:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Senior art majors will display their work.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Bookstore Open
Allen Athletics Center
3 p.m.: Phi Beta Kappa Initiation
Lovell Lecture Room, Baxter Hall
Saturday, May 11
Seniors and Faculty must arrive at 10:30 a.m. for Baccalaureate and 2 p.m. for Commencement. It takes 30 minutes to line up seniors by name. Be on time and quickly find your place.
Seniors march in alphabetical order—led by the two Commencement speakers followed by the men who are receiving academic honors (also in alphabetical order). At the head of the procession is Faculty Marshal James Cherry, who will direct the seating.
10:30 a.m.: Formation of the Academic
Procession for Baccalaureate
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
In the event of rain, the procession will form in Baxter Hall.
11 a.m.: Baccalaureate Chapel
Pioneer Chapel
The Baccalaureate sermon will be given by the Rt. Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows is Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Senior Art Exhibition
Eric Dean Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Senior art majors will display their work.
12 p.m.: Commencement Buffet
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics Center
A buffet lunch will be served for graduating seniors and their families. Tickets are required – ticket forms coming soon.
12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Bookstore Open
Allen Athletics Center
1:30 p.m.: Legacy Photographs
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
Senior legacies are invited to have their picture taken with family members at no charge.
2 p.m.: Formation of the Academic
Procession for Commencement
Sidewalk East of Center Hall
In the event of rain, the procession will form in the lobby of the Allen Athletics Center.
2:30 p.m.: 186th Commencement Ceremony
Little Giant Stadium
In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in Chadwick Court. Complimentary photographs will be taken of your son as he receives his diploma and will be mailed to parents after Commencement.