Graduation

The May Commencement Ceremony is set for Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Smith Library Plaza, located on the Main Campus.

The rain date for the ceremony will be Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 10 a.m.

The May graduation application will be available in Web Advisor Wednesday, January 19, 2011. The deadline to apply for May is Tuesday, March 1, 2011. No changes will be accepted after the application deadline. Please direct any questions to Valerie Taylor in the Registrar's Office at 540-665-4537.

Shenandoah University does not hold a December commencement ceremony; however, December graduates may participate in the main commencement ceremony in May 2011.

December 2010 graduates should click here to RSVP, if you plan to participate in the May Commencement ceremony.

May 2011 graduates RSVP directly on the graduation application in Web Advisor. 

All graduates and their families should be sure to read the May 2011 Commencement Guide, located under "Graduation Details".  This guide contains all of the details regarding the commencement ceremony, deadlines, the MAPP Exam, rehearsal and other various upcoming events in conjunction with graduation.   Please be sure to read it very carefully.

SOON-TO-BE GRADS: GRAD FINALE IS JUST FOR YOU!

Grad Finale will deliver convenience to students as they prepare for graduation by streamlining the graduation contact points for May and December Shenandoah University graduates and offices.

Graduates will have the opportunity simplify their graduation process by: picking up their caps and gowns, purchasing S.U. memorabilia, ordering graduation announcements, meeting with Alumni Affairs, checking in with Financial Aid and Student Accounts, learning about opportunities through Career Services, having their photo taken by Grad Images in their cap and gown, socializing, and much more!

Door prizes will also be given away.

Grad Finale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in the Ferrari Room in the Brandt Student Center.