MONDAY, MAY 1 - FRIDAY, MAY 5

9 a.m. - Noon, 2 - 4 p.m.

PICK UP CAP AND GOWN

KELSEY HALL, REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

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.

 

For more information, visit:

www.sterling.edu/academics/commencement