毕业典礼
Each year, Principia College offers its heartfelt congratulations to our successful graduates. 总统, 院长, 教师, 家庭, 朋友, 工作人员, and alumni gather together for a very special graduation event, celebrating the achievements of our graduates and confirming the conferral of their academic degrees. Please join us for our 2024 celebration.
2024年毕业典礼
2024年5月11日星期六
考克斯礼堂
校长学院校园
2024年毕业周
While on campus during 毕业典礼, monitors in public areas will have exclusive 毕业典礼 calendar updates. Also, students can check their Prin App as well for schedule and updates.
5月9日星期四:
Gehner House opens for Guest Lodging NOON
International Student Speeches
Location: Wanamaker Hall 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
A special once-a-year opportunity to hear graduating senior students share their gratitude and experiences at Principia.
Guest Speaker: Nana Agyeman, C’05
Light refreshments follow in Leonard Hall.
Senior Class Gift Ribbon Cutting
Location: Chapel Green/Observation Platform 5:45 pm
Join the Class of 2024 Representatives, Advancement and special 校友 guests from the 50th Reunion at a special ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the class gift! Rain location: under the Tent on Chapel Green
高级烤肉
Location: Chapel Green 6:00 – 7:45 pm
Time for some award-winning St Louis BBQ from SugarFire Smoke House BBQ! Graduates and their 家庭 are warmly invited to our tasty 高级烤肉 on the Chapel Green.
Rain Location: Howard Center 餐厅 Room
跳舞/Music/剧院 Showcase
Location: McVay Center for Performing 艺术 8:00 pm
Flying Space: A Showcase of Art
A wonderful showcase of performing and visual art featuring graduating students. A dessert reception in the foyer of McVay follows the showcase.
5月10日星期五:
学生颁奖典礼
Location: 考克斯礼堂 10:00 am – 11:30 am
The awards ceremony celebrates the academic, 运动, and student life achievements of our students as well as recognizes 教师 honors and awards.
Student 毕业典礼 Rehearsal - GRADUATES ONLY
Location: School of Government Terrace Hall & 考克斯礼堂 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Mandatory attendance for all graduates.
Students should gather on the Terrace level of the School of Government for “walking order”, 时机, 等., and then process to 考克斯礼堂 for actual graduation rehearsal. Attendance of all graduates is required in order to participate in 毕业典礼 on Saturday.
家庭 & 朋友感恩课程
Location: Chapel 2:00 - 3:00 pm
For parents/guardians, 朋友 and 家庭! This is a time to come together and hear heartwarming stories of gratitude from parents, 等. on the impact that the Principia College experience has had on their graduate. This is truly an incredible hour not to be missed.
总统的接待
Location: Hutchinson House 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Everyone is warmly invited to Hutchinson House to meet this year’s 毕业典礼 speaker, Ms. 伊丽莎白·布, C’89, 学院院长, Principia's Chief Executive and other members of college administration. Enjoy light refreshments plus sweeping river views from the back yard.
* Rain location is Howard Center 餐厅 Room
学士学位仪式
Location: 考克斯礼堂 8 – 9:00 pm
The Baccalaureate Service provides an inspirational setting marking the beginning of our commencement activities. 在这个特殊的服务中, 四个老人, who have been selected by the graduating class, address the community and guests. Musical selections of a devotional nature are offered by the College organist and choir.
免费酒吧奶昔
Location: Pub Patio at Howard Center 9:00 pm
Jazz music on the Pub patio and free Pub Shakes!
5月11日星期六:
Pancakes with the President
Location: Pub Patio 8:30 – 10am (Rain Location: Holt Gallery)
Watch out for flying pancakes! Graduates and their 家庭 are invited to join us for a special breakfast where President Daniel Norton, along with other special guests from the administration team, will be showcasing their pancake-flipping skills. Expect stacks of fluffy pancakes, 糖浆的甜度, and loads of fun as we celebrate your commencement day!
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Location: Concourse 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Doors Open to 考克斯礼堂 1:00 pm
Procession Line-Up SOG 1:30 – 1:50 pm
Faculty, Staff, Graduates: All commencement participants line up and begin the march at 1:57 pm. Faculty line-up on the main level of the School of Government. Graduates line up on Terrace Level.
毕业典礼 Ceremony for the Class of 2024
Location: 考克斯礼堂 2:00 pm
Process to Chapel Green for Celebration 3:30 pm
草地庆典
Location: Chapel Green 3:30 – 5pm
供应茶点
5月12日星期日
教堂服务
Location: Chapel 10:45 – 11:45 am