Student Information
Graduate Sendoff Event
- Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Time: 12 p.m.. – 5 p.m.
- Location: Student Center Patio (#20 on the campus map)
Rehearsal and Reception Details (Attendance Required)
- Date: Thursday, May 24, 2024
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Location: Bulldog Stadium (#10 on the campus map)
NOTE: Please bring your cap and hood.
Commencement Day Information
- Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
- Graduates Arrival: 7 a.m.
- Processional: 8:20 a.m. from A.C. Jordan Arena, located at the Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex. (#7 on the campus map)
- Ceremony: 9 a.m. at Bulldog Stadium (#10 on the campus map)
Ticket Information
- Selection: Indicate your preference for electronic or printed tickets via the email shared.
- Distribution: Tickets will be sent to the student’s email. It's the student’s responsibility to distribute them among guests.
NOTE: Ticket duplication is strictly prohibited. Duplicated tickets will lead to denial of entry.
Graduates Arrival and Check-in
- Time: No later than 7:30 a.m.
- Location: A.C. Jordan Arena, Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex (#7 on the campus map)
Details: Graduates will receive name cards and undergraduate honor cords at check-in. Breakfast is available until 8 a.m., with assembly starting at 8:15 a.m. under the guidance of University Marshals.
Guest Arrival and Seating
- Doors Open: 7:30 a.m.
- Seating: General seating concludes by 8:15 a.m. and will pause during the processional.
Viewing Options: Guests without tickets can watch the live stream at bowiestate.edu/commencement or at on-campus at the satellite locations listed below.
Satellite Locations
- James E. Proctor Jr. Building (#4 on the campus map)
- Student Center (#20 on the campus map)
Parking
- Graduates and individuals with disabilities will be directed to the student center parking lots.
- General parking: Available in any lot as directed. Campus map available on the website.
Social Media
Please share photos and well-wishes using hashtag #BSUGrad2k24
Donations
Consider a gift of $20.24 to your class via impact.bowiestate.edu .