Students must pay their $100 graduation fee at the Business Office before picking up their cap and gown. GRADUATE STUDENTS – Graduation fee is $150.
FRIDAY, MAY 5
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
GRADUATE BREAKFAST
STUDENT UNION, WEST CAFETERIA
Celebrate and reflect on your Sterling experience as the Class of 2023 at the Graduate Breakfast, hosted by the Alumni Association and Career Services. Please enter the west doors of the West Cafeteria (graduating seniors only). RSVP to alumni@sterling.edu by April 28.
9:45 a.m.
SENIOR CLASS PHOTO FRONT STEPS OF COOPER HALL, EAST SIDE
10:30 a.m.
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL GLEASON PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER, WEIGHT ROOM
All graduates meet Dr. Pete Manely, grand marshal, to rehearse the processional for Commencement.
11 - 12:30 p.m.
STERLING ONLINE STUDENT SOCIAL STUDENT UNION - CORNERSTONE LOUNGE
SCO Graduates are invited to a luncheon on campus from 11:00-12:30.
5 - 7 p.m.
CAFETERIA AVAILABLE FOR DINNER
STUDENT UNION, CAFETERIA
The cafeteria will remain open this evening from 5-7 p.m. for graduates and families to enjoy a free meal from Chartwells Dining Services.
6 - 7 p.m.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE AND CHARGE
STERLING CHURCH OF CHRIST, 337 S. BROADWAY, STERLING, KS
5 - 7 p.m.
ATHLETIC TRAINING BANQUET
STUDIO 96, 121 S. BROADWAY
Graduates of the Sterling College Athletic Training Program and their families are invited to the Athletic Training Banquet. Please RSVP to pmanely@sterling.edu.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SENIOR ART SHOW
ART & MEDIA CENTER GALLERY
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO FORMAL BACCALAUREATE SERVICE TONIGHT. JOSE CARILLO, CAMPUS PASTOR, WILL CELEBRATE THE SENIORS AT THE SENIOR CHAPEL ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
9 - 9:15 a.m.
GRADUATES LINE UP FOR PROCESSION
GLEASON PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER / WEIGHT ROOM Please come robed no later than 9:15 a.m. Procession starts at 9:45 a.m. sharp.
9:45 a.m.
PROCESSIONAL AND COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
GLEASON PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER Details will be emailed at a later date.
5 p.m.
All students, including graduates, need to be checked out of their dorm room. Sign up for a checkout time with your RA.
