May Commencement
Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Noon
in Knights Hall
Cap & Gown If you are unable to attend the Graduation Fair, you can pick your apparel up at the Bellarmine Bookstore. Call 502.452.8111 for additional information.
Rehearsal Wednesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. in Knights Hall. Graduates report to Knights Hall to go through name pronunciation, where you will sit, how to wear the hood and the order of Commencement. You do not need to bring your cap & gown to the rehearsal.
Alumni Welcome
Wednesday, May 6 in the Quad – Join us for a celebration as you will be welcomed into the Alumni Association! Held immediately following graduation practice at Piazza Clayton, there will be food, drinks, music, great alumni giveaways, and a champagne toast. The Executive Director of our National Alumni Association, Peter Kremer ‘02, will welcome you and tell you about all the great benefits and services you are offered as an alumnus/a of Bellarmine University.
Commencement Students will line up in Horrigan and Pasteur Halls. All students must check in and be in line by 11:30 a..m. (Signs will be posted directing students to the appropriate areas.)
Faculty/Staff robe and assemble in Wyatt Hall.
The procession begins at 11:40 a.m. and Commencement begins at 12:00 p.m.
Many people ask how long commencement takes. The average is about 2 to 2.5 hours.
Tickets are required for May Commencement. Except for reserved seating for graduates, faculty and governing boards, all seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for our guests with tickets. Guests are advised to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m.
If you or your guests need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Disability Support Services at 502.452.8480 no later than April 30.
