Graduation Week Events

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Schedule of Events

Thursday, December 1

7–8:30 p.m. International Graduates Commissioning Chapel

Richard Allen Chapel

A chapel to honor graduating students, their families. Graduates will be presented with a stole representing their country, which will be worn with their regalia on Commencement day. Formal invitation to follow.

Tuesday, December 6

6:30 p.m. Graduating Couples Consecration

Cordelia B Dining Room

A formal dinner to celebrate the unique contribution of the graduating spouse. Childcare provided. RSVP attendance and childcare needs by Dec. 1 to spouse@asburyseminary.edu.

Thursday, December 8

5:15-7:15 p.m. Advanced Research Program Graduates Dinner

Cordelia A & B Dining Rooms

For ARP graduates, spouses and invited guests. Childcare provided by prior request only. Reservations for dinner and childcare required by November 28 at patti.walker@asburyseminary.edu or 859.858.2077.

6 p.m. Doctor of Ministry Graduates’ Dinner

President’s Dining Room

For D.Min. graduates, spouses and invited guests (by invitation only). For more information contact Lacey Craig at 859.858.2187 or lacey.craig@asburyseminary.edu.

Friday, December 9

8:30-9:15 a.m. Breakfast

Staff Lounge Admin Building A continental breakfast will be provided by the Student Council to graduates prior to rehearsal.

9:30 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal

Royal Auditorium (M103)

Graduates need to be robed and seated in Royal Auditorium (M103) by 9:25 a.m. Instructions begin promptly at 9:30 a.m., followed by a devotional time with the President and communion led by the Dean of the Chapel. Please arrange to leave any valuables with family and friends during the Commencement service.

10 a.m. Commencement Childcare

Sherman Thomas Student Center/Childcare Area

Childcare reservations for December commencement must be made by Tuesday, Dec. 1. Childcare is limited to children age six (6) and younger. Email spouse@asburyseminary.edu with children’s names and ages. Children with reservations may be taken to Sherman Thomas Student Center/Childcare area at 10 a.m., and should be picked up by 12:30 p.m. (or immediately following ceremony).

11 a.m. Commencement

Estes Chapel

Guests should arrive early as seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis.