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2018 Commencement Weekend, May 4-6

April 27, 2018

The University of Portland will conduct its 2018 Commencement ceremonies during the weekend of May 4-6. A full schedule can be found at this link. Activities will include:

Friday, May 4:

  • Commencement rehearsal, 11 a.m., Chiles Center. Rehearsal is for both Commencement ceremonies and all graduates are strongly encouraged to be present. Doors open at 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 5:

  • Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony, 12:30 p.m., Chiles Center. No tickets required, doors open at 11:30 a.m. Academic regalia is worn.
  • ROTC ceremony, 2:30 p.m., Bauccio Commons. No tickets required.
  • Baccalaureate Mass and Reception, 5 p.m., Chiles Center. All graduating students and faculty/staff assemble at 4:15 p.m. The processions form in the north corridors of the Chiles Center. Enter the building through the north doors, off Portsmouth Avenue. Academic regalia is worn. The academic procession begins promptly at 4:50 p.m. No tickets required. Doors open to public at 4:15 p.m.

Sunday, May 6:

  • Commencement I: College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, 10 a.m., Chiles Center. Undergraduate and graduate degree candidates are to be present at the Chiles Center no later 8:30 a.m. Doors open for undergraduates and graduates at 8:15 a.m. The processions form in the north corridors of the Chiles Center. Enter the building through the north doors, off Portsmouth Avenue. Faculty/Staff are to be present at the Chiles Center no later than 9 a.m. Academic regalia is worn. Tickets required for guests. Doors open to public at 9 a.m.
  • Family Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Bauccio Commons. The University will host a lunch for all graduates and their guests, faculty, and staff. No tickets required.
  • Commencement II: Pamplin School of Business, Shiley School of Engineering and School of Nursing, 3 p.m., Chiles Center. Undergraduate and graduate degree candidates are to be present at the Chiles Center no later 1:30 p.m. Doors open for undergraduates and graduates at 1:15 p.m. The processions form in the north corridors and mezzanine of the Chiles Center. Enter the building through the north doors, off Portsmouth Avenue. Faculty/Staff are to be present at the Chiles Center no later than 2 p.m. Academic regalia is worn. Tickets required for guests. Doors open to public at 2 p.m.

For more information contact university events at events@up.edu.

 

 

 

Filed Under: 04-30-2018, Academics, Events Tagged With: 2018 Commencement, University events

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