2023 Commencement & Celebrations Schedule
Grad Fair | Tuesday, May 23, 2023
3:00-5:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only.
All graduating students are expected to attend to pick up important items related to their graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items.
Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu
Grad Fair | Wednesday, May 24, 2023
3:00-5:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only.
All graduating students are expected to attend to pick up important items related to their graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items.
Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu
Commencement Toast | Wednesday, May 24, 2023
5:00-6:30 pm | Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only. ID and registration are required. Register here for the Commencement Toast by May 15.
Raise a glass and toast to your achievements at PLU at this celebration.
Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu
Celebration of Leadership | Thursday, May 25, 2023
4:30-6:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Celebration of Leadership is open to all students, staff, faculty, and supporters (family & friends); no RSVP is needed except for award nominees and recipients.
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination for this award ceremony should visit https://www.plu.edu/campus-life/student-leadership-recognition/.
Sponsoring Department: Division of Student Life
Questions: alexis.austin@plu.edu
Baccalaureate Service | Friday, May 26, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Baccalaureate is for all graduates and their guests.
This gathering is rooted in faith and spiritual traditions and practices, marking this moment of transition with reflection, celebration, gratitude and ritual with your classmates and communities of support.
Sponsoring Department: Campus Ministry & Wild Hope Center for Vocation
Questions: cmin@plu.edu
President’s Reception | Friday, May 26, 2023
5:00-6:30 pm | Red Square
Event is open to all graduates and their guests.
Join President Belton for a celebratory reception and light appetizers.
Sponsoring Department: Office of the President
Questions: commencement@plu.edu
Commencement Ceremony | Saturday, May 27, 2023
2:30 pm | Tacoma Dome
Commencement is for all graduates and their guests.
Sponsoring Department: Office of the Provost
Questions: commencement@plu.edu
Chemistry Award Ceremony | Tuesday, May 9, 2023
6:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
The Chemistry Award Ceremony honors Chemistry students and is by invitation only. RSVP required.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Chemistry
Questions: munroam@plu.edu
Education ARC Ceremony | Saturday, May 13, 2023
4:00-5:30 pm | Xavier 201
Event is open to ARC certificate recipients only.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Education
Questions: nmendez@plu.edu
Education MAE Ceremony | Friday, May 19, 2023
4:00-7:00 pm | Xavier 201
Event is open to MAE graduating students only.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Education
Questions: nmendez@plu.edu
Principal Ceremony | Friday, May 19, 2023
5:00-7:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to Principal certificate recipients only.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Education
Questions: nmendez@plu.edu
Spirit of Diversity Awards | Friday, May 19, 2023
5:30-7:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Graduating students of color and/or Queer students, please RSVP to be recognized.
Sponsoring Department: Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability
Questions: dsj@plu.edu
Theatre and Dance Year End Celebration | Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6:30-8:30 pm | Eastvold Mainstage, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to all Theatre and Dance students.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Theatre and Dance
Questions: swegeran@plu.edu
Bachelors of Education Commencement Ceremony | Thursday, May 25, 2023
5:00-6:30 pm | Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to Bachelors of Education graduating students and their families only.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Education
Questions: nmendez@plu.edu
School of Nursing DNP Hooding Ceremony | Friday, May 26, 2023
9:00-10:30 am | Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to DNP graduating students only.
Sponsoring Department: School of Nursing
Questions: nursing@plu.edu
Department of Communication, Media and Design Arts Senior Recognition Ceremony | Friday, May 26, 2023
12:30-1:30 pm (reception to follow) | Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to the Department’s graduating students and their families only. RSVP required.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Communication, Media and Design Arts
Questions: hmathews@plu.edu
Department of Music Senior Recognition Ceremony | Friday, May 26, 2023
1:00-2:30 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Event is open to graduating Music students and families. RSVP required.
Sponsoring Department: Department of Music
Questions: galante@plu.edu
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony | Friday, May 26, 2023
6:00-8:00 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Event is open to all graduating ROTC cadets and their families.
Sponsoring Department: ROTC
Questions: calhousl@plu.edu
School of Business Celebration | Friday, May 26, 2023
6:00-8:30 pm | Anderson University Center 133
Event is open to graduating Business students and their families only. RSVP required.
Sponsoring Department: School of Business
Questions: business@plu.edu
School of Nursing BSN Pinning Ceremony | Saturday, May 27, 2023
9:00-10:30 am | Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center
Event is open to graduating BSN students only.
Sponsoring Department: School of Nursing
Questions: nursing@plu.edu
Make - Up Commencement Ceremony | Tuesday, May 30, 2023
2:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Event is for graduates by invitation only and their guests.
Sponsoring Department: Office of the Provost
Questions: commencement@plu.edu