Congratulations, seniors!
Besides completing your academic course work, there are additional obligations to fulfill in order to graduate. Use this web site as the central location for information about graduation requirements as well as tips for preparing for life beyond Goshen College.
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2012 Commencement event schedule
Monday, April 16
- 9:00pm
- Senior Dessert Celebration – College Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall
Saturday, April 21
- 10-11:30am
- Commencement Rehearsal – starting in Union gym, ending in Rec-Fitness
- 1:30pm
- Nurse’s Pinning Ceremony – College Mennonite Church Chapel
- 2-5pm
- Department Receptions – graduates and families meet informally with professors
Exact times and locations will be announced by departments - 5-6pm
- Dinner available for graduates and guests – Dining Hall (normal rates apply)
- 7:30pm
- Senior Class Program – Sauder Concert Hall
- 8:45-10:30pm
- President’s Reception for Graduates and Families – Music Center Lobby; hosted by President James Brenneman and Terri Brenneman
Sunday, April 22
- 11am
- Baccalaureate worship service – Church-Chapel
- 2:40pm
- Graduates and faculty assemble for Processional – Union gym
- 3:00pm
- Commencement ceremony – Roman Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center (No tickets needed)
- 5-7pm
- Department Receptions – graduates and families meet informally with professors
Exact times and locations will be announced by departments
All seniors are invited to sign the Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility.