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)

RSVP to the Graduate Sendoff

Rehearsal and Reception Details (Attendance Required)

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

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 .