Commencement - 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)