2024 Commencement & Celebrations Schedule
Spirit of Diversity Awards | Friday, May 10, 2024
5:30-7:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Event is open to all. Graduating students of color, Queer students and First in Family students are invited to be recognized at this celebration, please RSVP.
Event Planner: Center for DJS
Questions: dsj@plu.edu
Grad Fair | Tuesday, May 14, 2024
3:00-5:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only.
All graduating students are expected to attend to pick up important items related to their graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items.
Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu
Grad Fair | Wednesday, May 15, 2024
3:00-5:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only.
All graduating students are expected to attend to pick up important items related to their graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items.
Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu
Celebration of Leadership | Monday, May 20, 2024
5:30-6:45 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
All students, staff, and faculty are invited to join as we recognize student leaders from around campus, including graduating students. Students are encouraged to bring any supporters they want to invite, including friends, family, faculty, and staff. Refreshments are served 5:30-6:00pm and the award ceremony begins at 6:00pm.
Event Planner: Alexis Austin
Questions: alexis.austin@plu.edu
President's Toast | Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6:30-8:00 pm | Olson Gymnasium, Pacific Lutheran University
Event is only for graduates and the faculty or staff they invite.
We invite new PLU graduates to our President’s Toast to commemorate the Class of 2024. Join us as we honor your achievements, celebrate new beginnings, and welcome you to the PLU Alumni family!
Photo ID and registration are required.
Attire is Business Casual.
Please reply by May 14th.
Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu
Baccalaureate Service | Thursday, May 23, 2024
1:00-2:00 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Baccalaureate is for all graduates and their guests.
This gathering is rooted in faith and spiritual traditions and practices, marking this moment of transition with reflection, celebration, gratitude and ritual with your classmates and communities of support.
Attire is whatever feels comfortable and festive to you (no need to wear your cap and gown). Graduates will be invited to come on stage for a portion of the service.
Sponsoring Department: Campus Ministry & Wild Hope Center for Vocation
Questions: cmin@plu.edu
Commencement Ceremonies | Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24, 2024
Times Vary | Olson Gym at Pacific Lutheran University
Commencement is for all graduates and their guests.
Sponsoring Department: Office of the Provost
Questions: commencement@plu.edu
Grad Fair | Tuesday, May 14, 2024
3:00-5:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only.
All graduating students are expected to attend to pick up important items related to their graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items.
Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu
Grad Fair | Wednesday, May 15, 2024
3:00-5:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only.
All graduating students are expected to attend to pick up important items related to their graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items.
Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu
Baccalaureate Service | Thursday, May 23, 2024
1:00-2:00 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Baccalaureate is for all graduates and their guests.
This gathering is rooted in faith and spiritual traditions and practices, marking this moment of transition with reflection, celebration, gratitude and ritual with your classmates and communities of support.
Sponsoring Department: Campus Ministry & Wild Hope Center for Vocation
Questions: cmin@plu.edu
Commencement Ceremonies | Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24, 2024
Times Vary | Olson Gym at Pacific Lutheran University
Commencement is for all graduates and their guests.
Sponsoring Department: Office of the Provost
Questions: commencement@plu.edu
Chemistry Award Ceremony | Tuesday, May 9, 2023
6:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
The Chemistry Award Ceremony honors Chemistry students and is by invitation only. RSVP required.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Chemistry
Questions: munroam@plu.edu
Education ARC Ceremony | Saturday, May 13, 2023
4:00-5:30 pm | Xavier 201
Event is open to ARC certificate recipients only.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Education
Questions: nmendez@plu.edu
Education MAE Ceremony | Friday, May 19, 2023
4:00-7:00 pm | Xavier 201
Event is open to MAE graduating students only.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Education
Questions: nmendez@plu.edu
Principal Ceremony | Friday, May 19, 2023
5:00-7:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to Principal certificate recipients only.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Education
Questions: nmendez@plu.edu
Spirit of Diversity Awards | Friday, May 19, 2023
5:30-7:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Graduating students of color and/or Queer students, please RSVP to be recognized.
Sponsoring Department: Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability
Questions: dsj@plu.edu
Theatre and Dance Year End Celebration | Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6:30-8:30 pm | Eastvold Mainstage, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to all Theatre and Dance students.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Theatre and Dance
Questions: swegeran@plu.edu
Bachelors of Education Commencement Ceremony | Thursday, May 25, 2023
5:00-6:30 pm | Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to Bachelors of Education graduating students and their families only.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Education
Questions: nmendez@plu.edu
School of Nursing DNP Hooding Ceremony | Friday, May 26, 2023
9:00-10:30 am | Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to DNP graduating students only.
Sponsoring Department: School of Nursing
Questions: nursing@plu.edu
Department of Communication, Media and Design Arts Senior Recognition Ceremony | Friday, May 26, 2023
12:30-1:30 pm (reception to follow) | Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to the Department’s graduating students and their families only. RSVP required.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Communication, Media and Design Arts
Questions: hmathews@plu.edu
Department of Music Senior Recognition Ceremony | Friday, May 26, 2023
1:00-2:30 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Event is open to graduating Music students and families. RSVP required.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Music
Questions: galante@plu.edu
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony | Friday, May 26, 2023
6:00-8:00 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Event is open to all graduating ROTC cadets and their families.
Sponsoring Department: ROTC
Questions: calhousl@plu.edu
School of Business Celebration | Friday, May 26, 2023
6:00-8:30 pm | Anderson University Center 133
Event is open to graduating Business students and their families only. RSVP required.
Sponsoring Department: School of Business
Questions: business@plu.edu
School of Nursing BSN Pinning Ceremony | Saturday, May 27, 2023
9:00-10:30 am | Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to graduating BSN students only.
Sponsoring Department: School of Nursing
Questions: nursing@plu.edu
Make - Up Commencement Ceremony | Tuesday, May 30, 2023
2:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Event is for graduates by invitation only and their guests.
Sponsoring Department: Office of the Provost
Questions: commencement@plu.edu