Commencement Schedule
Friday, May 8
3:30 p.m. | Academic Awards and Recognition Ceremony
Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall
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 at the beginning of April. Communication on honors banquets for the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration and School of Music to be held in April, will come directly from the Dean’s offices.
We welcome attendance in support of those who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement during their time at Stetson University. Tickets are not required.
7 p.m. | School of Business Administration Commencement Ceremony
Edmunds Center, Insight Credit Union Arena
143 East Pennsylvania Avenue, DeLand, FL 32723
Tickets are required (at no charge).
The ceremony will recognize students earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees; Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy. During the program, master's degree candidates will be honored through traditional hooding.
The Edmunds Center will be open for guests at 5:30 p.m. Early arrivals will not be permitted. Graduates and Faculty are to report to the Hollis Center, Rinker Field House at 5:45 p.m. for check-in. The processional of graduates into the arena will begin at 6:45 p.m.
We invite those who are unable to attend this ceremony to view the live stream.
Saturday, May 9
9 a.m. | College of Arts and School of Music Commencement Ceremony
Edmunds Center, Insight Credit Union Arena
143 East Pennsylvania Avenue, DeLand, FL 32723
Tickets are required (at no charge).
The ceremony will recognize students earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees; Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Education Specialist, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts. During the program, master's degree candidates will be honored through traditional hooding.
The Edmunds Center will be open for guests at 7:30 a.m. Early arrivals will not be permitted. Graduates and Faculty are to report to the Hollis Center, Rinker Field House at 7:45 a.m. for check-in. The processional of graduates into the arena will begin at 8:45 a.m.
We invite those who are unable to attend this ceremony to view the live stream.
3 p.m. | College of Sciences Commencement Ceremony
Edmunds Center, Insight Credit Union Arena
143 East Pennsylvania Avenue, DeLand, FL 32723
Tickets are required (at no charge).
The ceremony will recognize students earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees; Bachelor of Science, Master of Science. During the program, master's degree candidates will be honored through traditional hooding.
The Edmunds Center will be open for guests at 1:30 p.m. Early arrivals will not be permitted. Graduates and Faculty are to report to the Hollis Center, Rinker Field House at 1:45 p.m. for check-in. The processional of graduates into the arena will begin at 2:45 p.m.
We invite those who are unable to attend this ceremony to view the live stream.