A graduating student smiling at the Commencement Ceremony.

2024 Commencement Schedule

Friday, May 10

3:30 p.m. | Academic Awards and Recognition Ceremony (Invitation Only)

Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall
RSVP Required

In recognition of the outstanding accomplishments of our graduating seniors and the faculty who guide them, faculty, staff, students and parents are cordially invited to attend the Academic Awards and Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony is a celebration of the centrality of academic excellence: the core of the University's mission, realized in so many ways as teachers, learners, leaders, writers, innovators and artists.

The event will include:

  • Academic keynote address; and
  • The annual presentation of the University’s most prestigious faculty and student awards, including the William Hugh McEniry, Hand Awards, and Advisor of the Year, McTeer Turner and Algernon Sydney Sullivan; and
  • Acknowledgment of premier student awards from the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Music and School of Business Administration from members of their respective faculty.

Students who will be recognized at this event for a University, college or school award will be sent a formal invitation. We welcome your attendance in support of those who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement during their time at Stetson University.

7 p.m. | School of Business Administration and School of Music Commencement Ceremony

Spec Martin Memorial Stadium, 260 East Euclid, DeLand, FL 32724
Tickets are required (at no charge).

The ceremony will recognize students earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees. During the program, School of Business Administration master's degree candidates will be honored through traditional hooding.

Spec Martin Memorial Stadium will be open for guests at 5:45 p.m. Early arrivals will not be permitted.
The Processional begins at 6:45 p.m. Graduates and Faculty are to report to the Sanborn Activity Center at 5:45 p.m. in preparation of the processional.

We invite those who are unable to attend this ceremony to view the live stream. The live stream will begin at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 11

8:30 a.m. | College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Spec Martin Memorial Stadium, 260 East Euclid, DeLand, FL 32724
Tickets are required (at no charge).

The ceremony will recognize students earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees. During the program, master's degree candidates will be honored through traditional hooding.

Spec Martin Memorial Stadium will be open for guests at 7:15 a.m. Early arrivals will not be permitted.
Processional begins at 8:15 a.m. Graduates and Faculty are to report to the Sanborn Activity Center at 7:15 a.m. in preparation of the processional.

We invite those who are unable to attend this ceremony to view the live stream. The live stream will begin at approximately 8:15 a.m.