BSN Reception
Time: 2:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Great Hall & Tripp Hall, Memorial Union
Tickets are not required for the BSN Reception. Graduates and guests can grab a snack, mingle, and take pictures in this iconic Memorial Union space! Students will be asked to make their way to the Memorial Union Play Circle starting at 3:10 p.m. to prepare for the ceremony.
BSN Graduation Celebration
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Shannon Hall, 1st floor of Memorial Union
The BSN Graduation Celebration in Shannon Hall is where we recognize our award winners, hear from our elected graduation speakers, and recognize each graduate individually as they walk across the stage. Doors open for guests at 3:30 p.m.; all guests are required to have a ticket to enter. Interim Dean Zahner, graduates, and faculty will begin the processional promptly at 4:00 pm. We ask that guests be seated prior to that time. Please plan plenty of time for traveling and parking both before and after the ceremony. There will be reserved seats for graduates and requested accommodations, all other seats are general admission.
**Tickets: Tickets are required for guests to attend the Baccalaureate Graduation Celebration in Shannon Hall. Students should indicate how many guest tickets they need in their RSVP. Each student is allotted a maximum number of guest tickets, which varies year to year. If there are remaining guest tickets after the RSVP deadline, the Academic Affairs Office review the ticket lottery request, where students can enter their name for a chance to receive ONE additional guest ticket if desired. Guests without a ticket for Shannon Hall may watch the livestream in Great Hall or virtually on the School of Nursing YouTube page.
Ticket distribution will take place immediately following the BSN Graduation Walkthrough on April 29, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Academic Affairs will coordinate with BSN@Home students for alternative ways to receive their allocated tickets.
