Commencement

Greenville University Commencement 2024 

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Equipped to influence. Empowered to lead. Inspired to serve.

We are delighted to commend you on your hard work and dedication during your time at Greenville University. As your graduation day quickly approaches, please carefully read the information below.

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2023 Commencement Footage

2024 Commencement Weekend Master Schedule

Thursday, May 9, 2024

7:00 PM - SENIOR MUGGING

• Burritt fire pit

Friday, May 10, 2024

5:00 PM – GU CHOIR CONCERT

• Wilson Recital Hall - Whitlock Music Center 

6:00 PM – CLASS OF 2024 PHOTO

• Front steps of the Ruby E. Dare Library

6:30 PM – IVY CUTTING (Immediately follows class photo) 

• Hogue Lawn
  For traditional students, this silent ceremony symbolizes the end of their university life together. Graduating students, please wear your cap and gown.

7:00 PM – BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY

• Wilson Recital Hall - Whitlock Music Center 
  Baccalaureate is a farewell address in the form of a sermon delivered to the graduating class. All graduating undergraduate and graduate students and their families are welcome.

8:00 PM  – GRADUATE DESSERT RECEPTION

• Luzader Patio - Whitlock Music Center 

Saturday, May 11, 2024

7:30 AM – OPEN SEATING BEGINS 

• Hogue Lawn
  

8:00 AM – STUDENT LINE-UP 

• Hogue Lawn

9:00 AM – COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY - ALL STUDENTS 

• Hogue Lawn
  This event is for all graduating students and their guests. 

Rain Plan

In the event of inclement weather on FRIDAY, a decision will be made by 3 pm Friday, May 10th to move the Class Photo and Ivy Cutting ceremony indoors.

In the event of inclement weather on SATURDAY, a decision will be made by 7 am Saturday, May 11th to move the ceremony indoors. Students will receive a copy of the rain plan via email.  

Additional details

EQUIPPED TO INFLUENCE
Equip students to influence through academic excellence

Our future needs wise and innovative leaders more than ever. Our students shine brightly in the sciences, education, audio engineering, criminal justice, digital media, and many other disciplines. To help prepare these future leaders, we strive to make GU education more accessible, affordable, and empowering.

EMPOWERED TO LEAD
Empower students to lead, create spaces for growth

Together, we live, worship, and thrive as a community. Our students are empowered to become servant leaders on the field, in locker rooms, or within classrooms. As we build, we build futures. By giving students opportunities, we hope they will become more than they ever imagined they could be.

INSPIRED TO SERVE
Hands-on experiences fuel service leadership

Inspire students to serve by giving them opportunities to learn by doing. Our dedicated faculty crafts transformative experiences both within and beyond the classroom, enabling students to nurture their character, enrich their resumes, and build meaningful connections.