Countdown to Commencement

You’ve put in the work, now it’s time to celebrate!

You have worked hard to get here and we want to celebrate YOU! Here’s a look at key events to help you prepare for commencement and celebrate your achievements. Use the Countdown to Commencement events hub as a resource to stay up-to-date on all graduation and end-of-semester celebrations so you don’t miss out on any events!

See the schedule of events below. Please note that some events require registration or a prerequisite.

Event NameDateTimeLocationMore Information
Commencement Kick OffApril 212:00 – 3:00 PMBarnes & Noble Bookstore
How to Land Your Dream Job – led by BrooksourceApril 212:15 – 1:00 PMVirtualInformation Link
Behavioral InterviewingApril 22:30 – 3:15 PMVirtualInformation Link
Acing the Second Round InterviewApril 31:00 – 1:45 PMVirtualInformation Link
Managing Interview StressApril 32:30 – 3:15 PMVirtualInformation Link
First-Generation Appreciation DayApril 1611:00 AM – 1:00 PMStar Quad / Library QuadInformation Link
First-Generation Graduation CelebrationApril 246:30 – 8:00 PMCone Center / McKnight HallInformation Link
Senior Celebration WeekApril 28 – May 1VirtualInformation Link
Senior Send-OffApril 285:00 – 8:00 PMArmored Cow BrewingInformation Link
Late Night BreakfastApril 309:00 – 11:00 PMSoVi Dining HallInformation Link
Official 49er Ring CeremonyMay 82:30 – 4:00 PMCHHS PlazaInformation Link
Forever a Niner – Celebrate Your JourneyMay 86:30 – 8:30 PMPopp Martin Student Union – Room 340Information Link
Your First PickMay 9 – 10All CeremoniesHalton ArenaInformation Link
Undergraduate Class GiftNow – May 2025VirtualWays To Give
Graduate Class GiftNow – May 2025VirtualWays To Give