Baccalaureate is a service of blessing led by Chaplain Chris Bowen and members of the campus community.
The Commencement activities begin on Friday late afternoon, the day before commencement, with the Baccalaureate ceremony on Friday afternoon in the Cregger Center Arena. This celebratory event is an important part of Commencement exercises and is an occasion for thanksgiving as our students complete their educational program.
Baccalaureate begins with an academic procession of faculty and administrators. The worship service, lasting about one hour, includes music, prayers and readings. The Rev. Christopher M. Bowen, Dean of the Chapel, will be the speaker.