Event SCHEDULE FR I D AY LOGISTICS COMMENCEMENT CHECK-IN 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m | LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center Graduates must stop by Commencement Check-In to pick up their reader cards and important information Students receiving honors may also pick up their university medallion or honor cord PARKING Graduates and guests should park near the degree presentation ceremony they are attending Accessible parking for guests with disabilities is available adjacent to Williams Stadium Plan to arrive early to avoid heavy traffic Pick up departmental honor cords or medallions from individual departments by 4:30 p.m on Friday For more information on graduation honors, please visit the Honors page at Liberty.edu/HonorCords TRANSIT SERVICES Liberty University Transit Services will provide shuttles during Commencement Weekend to assist with traveling around campus MILITARY SPOUSE GRADUATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY 10 a.m | Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall ACCESSIBLE SEATING Accessible seating for guests with disabilities is available in the Williams Stadium concourse Graduates needing special assistance should contact us at Commencement@liberty.edu no later than Friday, April 27 Attire is business casual or Commencement regalia GRADUATE RECEPTION 2-4 p.m | LaHaye Multipurpose Center Please note: Shuttle service is not provided off campus HOUSING Please reserve Commencement accommodations as soon as possible Visit Liberty.edu/Commencement for information on local hotels ARMY ROTC COMMISSIONING CEREMONY p.m | Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall BACCALAUREATE SERVICE p.m | Vines Center WEEKEND DINING On-campus dining options will be available for breakfast and lunch throughout the weekend Graduates are welcome to wear their regalia at the Baccalaureate Service but are not required to so Graduates and guests are encouraged to dine on campus on Saturday to avoid the traffic and crowds at local restaurants MILITARY GRADUATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY 7:30 p.m | Vines Center Attire is military dress or Commencement regalia Specific locations will be posted on the Commencement website in April CHILDCARE Free childcare for children ages and under will be provided at Thomas Road Baptist Church during the Baccalaureate Service on Friday, during the Commencement Exercises on Saturday, and through the completion of the degree ceremonies Children must be five years old or younger Meals will not be provided S AT U R D AY GRADUATE PROCESSIONAL Gates open at a.m Graduates must arrive at the Williams Stadium practice field no later than 7:30 a.m Graduate processional will begin at approximately 8:20 a.m COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 10 a.m | Williams Stadium DEGREE PRESENTATION CEREMONIES 12:30, 1:00, 3:30, and 4:00 p.m Each presentation ceremony is hosted by the individual school/college or department awarding the degree Graduates will be individually recognized in their particular degree presentation ceremony Information regarding the time and location of specific degree presentation ceremonies is available at Liberty.edu/Commencement Additional I N F O R M AT I O N REGALIA Purchase regalia at HerffJones.com/College/Liberty by April 28 or at the Liberty University Barnes & Noble Bookstore beginning March 14 The Liberty University Bookstore will be open on Friday and before Commencement on Saturday for any last-minute needs MEMORABILIA Personal announcements, diploma frames, and class rings may be ordered at the Liberty University Bookstore throughout the day of Commencement For more information, please contact the bookstore at bookstore@liberty.edu or by calling (434) 582-2316 PHOTOS Professional photographs taken of each graduate as they walk across the stage will be available for purchase Visit the Commencement website to register with GradImages for graduation photos Guests may take photographs from their seats but are asked not to impede the walking graduates COMING SOON All graduates on the Commencement participation list will receive a Commencement 2018 weekend guide by mail in late April Reference this guide for detailed Commencement and campus information For further assistance, email Commencement@liberty.edu Please refer to the Commencement website for important information and regular updates LIBERTY.EDU/COMMENCEMENT Check out news, announcements, giveaways, and photos on Facebook and Instagram #LUGRAD | @LUCommencement | /LibertyUniversityCommencement Dates to REMEMBER APPLICATION DEADLINE Visit ASIST to complete your graduation application Don’t wait — apply now RSVP DEADLINE Visit Liberty.edu/CommencementRSVP ONLINE REGALIA ORDERS DEADLINE Purchase regalia online at HerffJones.com/College/Liberty Please order your regalia early COMMENCEMENT 2018 Nonprofit Org U.S Postage PAID 1971 University Boulevard Lynchburg, Virginia 24515 Liberty University May 18-19