Commencement 2023
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Thiel College celebrates its 149th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 7, 2023. We will recognize both Class of 2023 undergraduates and Master of Business Administration graduates.
Commencement Exercises will take place in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center. A Baccalaureate worship service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 in the David Johnson Memorial Chapel.
The ceremony will be livestreamed as well as available for online viewing afterward. The livestream is available here: https://boxcast.tv/view/thiel-college-2023-commencement-uebkczvvuzplqsgkbhco and will begin at 11am, Sunday, May 7th.
Class of 2023 Commencement Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 6
7 p.m. Baccalaureate Service, David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Sunday, May 7
9 a.m. Graduate Robing, David Johnson Memorial Chapel
10:45 a.m. Brother Martin’s Walk Procession Begins
11 a.m. Commencement Exercises, William A. Passavant Memorial Center
12:30 p.m. Commencement Reception, Howard Miller Center Terrace and Lawn (Rain Location: Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC)
Friends/Family RSVP
Information for Commencement Participants and Parents
April 10 Please order your Commencement caps, gowns and hoods before April 10.
April 21 Baccalaureate, Commencement and Commencement Reception Online RSVP’s are due.
April 30
- Picnic for Graduates hosted by President Traverso – 5:30 p.m., HMSC Lawn and Terrace
- Class of 2023 Tree Dedication – 6:30 p.m., Brother Martin’s Walk
- Commencement Rehearsal – 7 p.m., William A. Passavant Center.
- NOTICE: Graduates must attend rehearsal. Important information, final instructions and seating assignments will be provided.
Parking
On Sunday, May 7, students should park their cars in the normally assigned areas to provide ample guest parking. Students should not park in the Howard Miller Student Center, Roth Hall or Greenville Hall parking lots.
Campus Store
The Campus Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7.
Resumes and Job Search
Graduates should contact the Career Development Center (724-589-2063) for resume and job search assistance.
Graduation News Release
A list of graduates will be posted in the Thiel College Newsroom following the ceremony. Any student who does not wish to have their information included should email Dominick DiRienzo M.A.’22 or call 724-589-2188.
ADA Compliance: Accessible Campus Events
Thiel College is responsible for ensuring equal access to all of its programs, activities, events and services for persons with disabilities. For all events held on campus, or through College sponsored programs at other sites, advertisements must include information about how to request reasonable accommodations. The following statement must be included on any written materials used to promote the event prior to the actual event - invitations, web site, flyers, and social media posts.
Thiel College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to access this event, please contact the Special Events Office at 724-589-2240 or specialevents@thiel.edu by April 21.
Please contact Erin Bain, Coordinator of the Accessibility Resource Center at 724-589-2371 if you have questions or need further assistance.
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