Academics

Graduation Information

Commencement is a special event at Culver-Stockton College. We are very proud of our graduates and their accomplishments.

This page contains information for all graduates, families and friends regarding the ceremony at Culver-Stockton College. If you need additional information, please contact the Registrar's Office at 573-288-6330 or registrar@culver.edu.

Schedule of Events
Commencement Rehearsal is Friday, May 9, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in Joe Charles Field House. All students participating in commencement are expected to attend. If a student is unable to participate in the ceremony, a letter must be submitted in writing to the Registrar's Office. Honor cords will be distributed at rehearsal.

The Pinning Ceremony for nursing graduates will be Friday May 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Madison Park Christian Church, Quincy Ill.

Baccalaureate is Friday, May 9, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. Graduates are strongly encouraged to attend this inspirational service. Graduates are to wear caps and gowns.

Commencement is Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in Charles Field House. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required for commencement. Please remember there are a finite number of seats in the field house. Therefore, use your common sense and good judgment when inviting guests to the ceremony. We want everyone attending to have a seat.

If special consideration needs to be made for guests who are physically challenged, please inform the Registrar's Office.

A shuttle service will be provided for parking in distant parking lots, including the Comfort Inn.

A post-commencement reception will be held on the lower patio of the Crown Student Center immediately following commencement. The reception is complimentary for graduates and their guests.

Regalia
Caps and gowns are ordered based on the information provided on the blue graduation card or through the Herff-Jones representative when on campus. The $75 graduation fee covers the cap, gown, diploma and other fees associated with graduation. Class rings may be ordered through the Culver-Stockton Bookstore.

Announcements
For information regarding personalized announcements, please contact dwatson@centurytel.net. To order personalized announcements online, go to www.herffjones.com/college. For information regarding purchasing other announcements, please contact the Registrar's Office.

Pictures and Video
A professional photographer will be at the commencement ceremony to take photos of graduates as they receive their diploma. A videographer also will produce a professional video of the commencement ceremony. You may order graduation photos or a copy of the video in the Registrar's Office.

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