2024 GRADUATION CEREMONIES
The Master’s Hooding and Graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, May 3, 5:30 p.m. The undergraduate graduation ceremony for Associate and Bachelor’s will take place on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Weather permitting, all ceremonies will be held on the lawn in front of Memorial Hall with no limit of guests.
Rain Plan Details
Master’s Hooding and Graduation Ceremony
If there is inclement weather, the Master’s Hooding and Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena.
Graduates must arrive at their location dressed in their regalia without their cap, by 4:30 pm to locate their seat on the gym floor (name cards will be taped to the seats). Staff members will be available to assist you in finding your specific seat.
Friday Parking:
General parking will be available in all campus lots except for the reserved spaces at Memorial Hall, which will be reserved for VIP guests and disability parking.
Undergraduate Ceremony
If there is inclement weather, the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Expo Center, 945 East Baddour Parkway in Lebanon.
Graduates need to arrive to take their seats by 8:30 a.m., and general seating for guests will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday Parking:
- Please plan to enter the James E Ward Agricultural Center by using both the Tennessee Blvd. and East Baddour Prkwy. entrances.
- Parking volunteers will be available to help guide you to find appropriate parking.
- Please note that Disability Drop Off and VIP Parking are located in the front of the Expo Center.