Commencement
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
10 a.m.—Emeritus Club reception and luncheon for alumni graduating 50 or more years ago
Friday, May 3, 2024
3 p.m.—Pinning of teacher education candidates, Frank Art Center Theater
6 p.m.—School of Nursing convocation ceremony, Frank Arts Center Theater
Saturday, May 4, 2024
- 9:15 a.m.—Class of 2024 Master’s and Doctoral Degree recipients line up for degree conferment, Butcher Center west corridor
- 10 a.m.—Class of 2024 Master’s and Doctoral Degree recipient Commencement ceremony, Butcher Center arena
- 10:30 a.m.—Pinning of Bachelor of Social Work candidates, Student Center Storer Ballroom
- 11 a.m.—Class of 2024 Graduate reception, Frank Arts Center, McCoy Rehearsal Hall
- 1 p.m.—Class of 2024 Baccalaureate graduates line up for procession, Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center arena
- 1:50 p.m.—Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony, Butcher Center arena
- 3:30 p.m.—Zero Year Reunion and post-commencement reception, Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center arena
Undergraduates only:
- Ticket reservations will open on Monday, April 15, at 9 a.m. at universitytickets.com.
- There is a limit of 4 guests per candidate to meet fire code restrictions. Up to 2 special needs guest tickets can be reserved as part of your 4-guest limit.
- Unclaimed or returned tickets will be made available at this website on a first-come, first-served basis up to a maximum of 2 additional tickets, on Wednesday, May 1 at 9 a.m.
Specific details regarding both ceremonies will be sent to the commencement ceremony participants’ Shepherd University email addresses. The email will come from register@shepherd.com.
For information about the Shepherdstown area, including local accommodations, visit our local information webpage.
Please send any questions regarding graduating or participating in the Commencement ceremony to register@shepherd.edu.
Sign up for your photos ahead of time!
The Grad Team will once again provide photographs of this special occasion. You can pre-register and will receive a notification when the photographs are available.
