SHAW UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

Welcome to the Shaw University official Commencement web site.  This site has been created to assist graduation candidates, families, faculty, and staff in preparation for this exciting time of celebrating student achievement.

Graduating Seniors are advised to consult the Graduation Clearance Process page and the Commencement FAQ page.  Also, please visit the links to the right to find out more about the commencement ceremony and graduation process.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Date/Deadline	Activity/Task
August 21, 2012	Deadline for Applications for Fall 2012 Graduates
November 16, 2012	Deadline for Applications for Spring 2013 Graduates
March 1 - 29, 2013	Order Academic Regalia & Invitations/Announcements  https://collegegrad.herffjones.com/index.cfm
November 14, 2012	Assessment Day ETS Proficiency Profile and Student Instructional Report (SIR II)
April 1, 2013	Start Graduation Clearance Process
April 18 , 2013	University Awards Day (11:00 AM)
May 7 – May 10, 2013	Final Clearance Process
May 7 – May 10, 2013	Academic Regalia available for pick-up at the Bookstore
April 30 – May 3, 2013	Final Exams for Prospective Graduates
May 5, 2013	Senior Worship Service (11:00 AM)  Main Campus – Thomas  Boyd Chapel
May 10, 2013	Commencement Rehearsal (11:00 AM)  Main Campus – Spaulding Gymnasium  (Mandatory for all persons who have completed the Graduation Clearance Process and plan to participate in the Commencement Exercise)  (Graduates are required to arrive by 10:30 AM; they should bring the academic hood and cap)
May 10, 2013	Baccalaureate Service (6:00 PM)  Main Campus – Thomas  Boyd Chapel  (Graduates are required to arrive at 5:15 PM dressed in full academic regalia; line-up will be at the bell tower outside of Thomas Boyd Chapel)
May 11, 2013	Commencement Exercise (11:00 AM)  Dorton Arena at NC State Fairgrounds  (Graduates are required to arrive at 8:30 AM dressed in full academic regalia; line-up will be in the Exposition Center)