Masters Degree Candidates

Questions and Contacts

General commencement information: Donna Burckhard, Office of the Dean of Students, 434-947-8895, deanofstudents@bocci-life.com.
Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership (M.A.C.S.L.) commencement: Meghan Holbrook, mholbrook@bocci-life.com.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) commencement: Peggy Schimmoeller, pschimmoeller@bocci-life.com.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Brunch Cheatham Dining Hall
A brunch buffet is available for purchase; no reservations required.
2:30 p.m. M.A.T. Awards Ceremony Maier Museum of Art
3 p.m. M.A.C.S.L. Graduate Recognition Ceremony Smith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Garden Party Student Center and Michels Plaza
Celebration for Master’s degree students, undergraduates, families, and guests with the College President, administration, and faculty. Dress: Cocktail attire.

6:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast Cheatham Dining Hall
A breakfast buffet is available for purchase; no reservations required.
7:45–8:45 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal Tennis Courts
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Banquet Hall)
Participation is mandatory for graduates and squires. Graduates should come dressed and ready for Commencement. Cap, gown, and hood should be readily available. Please eat breakfast before rehearsal, as you will not have time afterward.
8:45 a.m. Commencement Procession Forms Graduates line-up on the Tennis Courts
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Banquet Hall)
8:50 a.m. Commencement Procession Begins
9 a.m. Commencement WildCat Stadium
(Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Commencement Brunch Cheatham Dining Hall
A buffet brunch is available for purchase; no reservations required. The College will provide brunch free of charge for all graduates.
6 p.m. Residence Halls Close for the summer (No exceptions)