Commencement

Congratulations Class of 2025

2025 Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 9, 2025

5-6:30 p.m.

Commencement Eve Dinner

Alexander Dining Hall

  • This event is for traditional undergraduate students and their families.
  • This is a ticketed event. Tickets will go on sale in March 2025. 
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7 p.m.

Baccalaureate

Metheny Fieldhouse

  • All graduates and their guests are welcome to participate in this worship service.
  • Graduates should gather by 6:30 p.m. in Merriman Gym in Metheny Fieldhouse wearing their regalia.
  • Baccalaureate will be livestreamed. 
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.
Saturday, May 10, 2025

10 a.m.

Undergraduate Commencement

Reeves Stadium

  • Gates to the stadium will open at 8 am.
  • In case of rain, commencment will be moved indoors to Metheny Fieldhouse. 
  • Graduates should gather in Old Main John White Chapel at 8:45 a.m. for instructions wearing their regalia.
  • Class officer and honors pictures will be taken at 8 a.m. in Skye Lounge.
  • Undergraduate commencement will be livestreamed.
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.

Undergraduate Reception

Light refreshments will be served in tents on campus immediately following the ceremony.  See the commencement program for locations.

 3 p.m.

Adult and Graduate Commencement

Metheny Fieldhouse

  • Doors to the Fieldhouse will open at 2 p.m.
  • Graduates should gather in Old Main John White Chapel at 2 p.m. for instructions wearing their regalia.
  • Honors pictures will be taken at 1:50 p.m. Please meet in the lobby of Old Main. 
  • Adult and Graduate Commencement will be livestreamed.
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.

Adult and Graduate Reception

Light refreshments will be served in tents on campus immediately following the ceremony. See the commencement program for locations.

For questions on Commencement Weekend, please contact Cathy Schlachter at cschlach@hotshottennis.net or call 724-847-6605.

Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Reeves Stadium

Graduate and Adult Commencement

Graduate and Adult Commencement

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3 p.m.

Metheny Fieldhouse

Other Undergraduate Commencement Events:

Spring semester 2025 is full of fun events for graduating seniors.  Many require registration and have deadlines. 

Senior Launch (Undergraduate)

Senior Launch is a one-day event that prepares seniors for the transition into life after college. We'll be covering topics such as:

  • Navigating transition
  • What to know about entering professional and graduate school life
  • Building and maintaining relationships
  • Understanding bills and budgeting
  • All seniors graduating in May 2025 through Dec. 2025 are welcome!

*For more info, contact the Center for Calling and Career at (724) 847-6572 or calling@hotshottennis.net

Saturday, January 18, 2025
9-4 p.m.

Skye Lounge

100 Days to Graduation Celebration

 

*For more info, contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (724) 847-6590 or alumni@hotshottennis.net.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Benedum Room 

Grad Finale

 

*For more info, contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (724) 847-6590 or alumni@hotshottennis.net.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

Benedum Room

Senior Send-Off Dinner (Undergraduate)

 

*For more info, contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (724) 847-6590 or alumni@hotshottennis.net.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Location TBD

Legacy Pinning Ceremony (for legacy families)

 

*For more info, contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (724) 847-6590 or alumni@hotshottennis.net.

Friday, May 9, 2025
4 p.m.

Skye Lounge

 

Helpful Links

 

Map and Directions to 3200 College Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Cap and Gown Information

The deadline (February 21) to order your cap and gown online has passed.

Caps/gowns/tassels will be available for purchase in the Campus Store beginning April 4.

Please contact Sarah Detrow sdetrow@slingshotedu.com or call 724-847-6596 with any questions.