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2018 Commencement

2018 Commencement Weekend, May 4-6

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.

 

 

 

Commencement 2018 Information, Website

As Commencement weekend nears, the Provost’s Office has provided important information for faculty and staff as the UP community prepares for this important academic event. All are invited to visit the commencement website to access comprehensive information about the event, including schedules, regalia ordering information, FAQs, and more.
Schedule highlights include:
Saturday, May 5:
  • Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony – 12:30 p.m.
  • University ROTC Ceremony – 2:30 p.m.
  • Baccalaureate Mass and Reception – 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 2018:
  • Commencement I – 10 a.m.
    College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education
  • Family Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Commencement II – 3 p.m.
    Pamplin School of Business, Shiley School of Engineering, and School of Nursing
Academic regalia for faculty and staff may be ordered online now through Jostens. Complete master’s regalia costs $56; masters hood only is $21 (estimated). Complete doctorate regalia costs $63; doctoral hood only is $24 (estimated). The last day to order regalia, without incurring a $15 late-order fee, is Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Please contact commencement@up.edu if you have additional questions about Commencement.