Commencement Schedule

10 a.m.

Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal
The Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal for all graduating seniors starts in the Chapel on Friday, May 10th at 10am, and will end on the Quad. All graduating seniors should be in attendance to learn their seating assignment for Baccalaureate and Commencement, practice the processional into the Commencement ceremony, and be ready to walk across the stage on Saturday.

1-2 p.m.

Commencement Week Prayer Walk
Please join Gordon mom, Amy Zotter, as she leads us in covering Gordon’s campus in intercessory prayer. We will meet at 1 p.m. at “The Bell” (in front of the Chapel) and be taking our prayers to the very places where we desire to see God’s presence manifested and our prayers answered. We anticipate a powerful time together as we ‘plant seeds’ of scripture around campus. You are more than welcome to join and pray in the way that is most comfortable for you, realizing some pray out loud and others prefer silent prayer. Either way, there is transformative power in our collective prayers.

4 p.m.

Will-Call Baccalaureate Tickets
A will-call table will be located outside the Chapel prior to Baccalaureate on Friday, open from 4–5 p.m. Students may leave two tickets for their guests at the will-call table. Students should drop off tickets between 3:45–4:15 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

Robing and Line-up
Lane Student Center 

Baccalaureate - Doors open
A. J. Gordon Chapel

5 p.m.

Baccalaureate
A. J. Gordon Chapel

9:15

Robing and Line-up
Lane Student Center

10 a.m.

Class of 2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

Unlimited seating is available on the quad for families and friends of the graduates.

This service will be held outside on the campus quad, rain or shine. If bad weather is forecast, the College will consider shifting the event start time accordingly. Learn more about rain and extreme weather plans ➔

There is no shade on the quad, so if the weather is hot and sunny, please be prepared with sunscreen and a hat or sunglasses.  

Online streaming of this event will be available through the Gordon College website at www.gordon.edu/commencement/live for those unable to attend in person.

The Commencement service is approximately 2 hours.

7:30–9 a.m.

9 a.m.

Graduate Student Breakfast Reception
Graduate students, family, friends and faculty are invited to gather for a seated hot buffet breakfast in Tupper Hall, Lane Student Center before Commencement Exercises begin. Reservations are required. RSVP online by April 15 ➔

Commencement Preparation & Mandatory Rehearsal
Graduate degree candidates gather in Tupper Hall, Lane Student Center to robe, review and rehearse ceremony procedures and form a procession. This rehearsal is for the graduates only and is mandatory for all graduates, even if not attending the breakfast reception.

Guests of the graduates are welcome to proceed directly to the quad across from Frost Hall where they can find outdoor seating for the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m.

10 a.m.

Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement
On Quad outside Frost Hall

Unlimited seating is available on the quad for families and friends of the graduates.

This service will be held outside on the campus quad, rain or shine. If bad weather is forecast the College will consider shifting the event start time accordingly. Learn more about rain and extreme weather plans ➔

There is no shade on the quad; if the weather is hot and sunny, please be prepared with sunscreen and a hat and/or sunglasses.

Online streaming of this event will be available through the Gordon College website at www.gordon.edu/commencement/live for those unable to attend in person.

For additional questions please email [email protected]