Commencement 2024 is on Saturday, May 11, 2024. 

MONDAY, MAY 6 - FRIDAY, MAY 10
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

Important: All student account balances must be paid in full to march in Commencement.
 

FRIDAY, MAY 10
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
GRADUATE BREAKFAST

STUDENT UNION, WEST CAFETERIA
Celebrate and reflect on your Sterling experience as the Class of 2024 at the Graduate Breakfast, hosted by the Alumni Association and Career Services. Please enter the west doors of the West Cafeteria (graduating students only).  RSVP to  kristi.parish@sterling.edu by May 3.

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.  | 6 - 8 p.m.
SENIOR ART SHOW  |  RECEPTION

ART & MEDIA CENTER GALLERY

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO FORMAL BACCALAUREATE SERVICE. JOSE CARILLO, CAMPUS PASTOR, WILL CELEBRATE THE SENIORS AT THE SENIOR CHAPEL ON WEDNESDAY,  APRIL 24.

 

SATURDAY, MAY 11
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