05.06.24
May 6, 2024
Happy May!
We are less two weeks away from the Big Day! This email will contain a lot of information. Please read it carefully and let me know if you have any questions.
And a reminder that the class photo will take place on the Chapel steps, tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Laurie Ward
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Senior Week Meals
If you are on campus and have a meal plan, the dining hall staff will provide meals the following dates:
Wednesday, May 15
- Brunch, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Dreiling Seminar Room, Coblentz lower level
- Pizza Party Dinner, 4:30-6 p.m. | Dreiling Seminar Room, Coblentz lower level
Thursday, May 16
- Brunch, 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Coblentz Dining Hall
- Senior Luau Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. | East Cottage
Friday, May 17 | For Friday meals, you must reserve a boxed meal via Pergola Connect
- Lunch pick-up, Noon-12:30 p.m.
- Dinner pick-up, 4-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 | To receive your complimentary ticket, register at this link before May 15.
- Strawberry Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. | Coblentz Dining Hall
Commencement Programs
Embracing our digital world and our commitment to sustainability, we are transitioning to an online Commencement program. Recognizing the importance a keepsake is to this momentous day, a printed program will be placed on each graduate’s seat at the Commencement ceremony.
A QR code will be provided for guests to view the program online. If guests would like a printed program, an order form will be available later this week for program pick-up next week.
Severe Weather Tickets
The Commencement committee will be monitoring the weather the week leading up to commencement for any indication of possible severe weather that may impact the ceremony and communicate any changes as soon as possible.
Severe weather is classified as lightening or high winds. If severe weather takes place, the ceremony will be moved to the Woodsboro Bank Arena in the Volpe Center. Rain is not considered severe weather. Therefore, the Commencement ceremony will proceed outside if it’s raining. Graduates and guests should dress appropriately for the weather.
Severe Weather Tickets
Severe weather tickets are now available for pick-up at the Whitaker Campus Center switchboard. Graduates will be allotted three tickets (graduates will not need a ticket.)
Tickets will only be needed if we have to move the ceremony indoors. There is no limit to the number of guests if the ceremony is held outdoors.
Schedule of Events
Plan your week leading up to Commencement
Wednesday, May 15
- Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, 5-6:30 p.m. | Coffman Chapel
- Graduate Degree Recipient Reception, 7 p.m. | Coblentz Dining Hall (registration required)
Thursday, May 16
- ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, 1 p.m. | Whitaker Campus Commons
- Senior Luau and Senior Gift Presentation, 5 p.m. | East Cottage
Friday, May 17
- Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 10 a.m. | Coffman Chapel
- Baccalaureate, 1 p.m. | Coffman Chapel
Saturday, May 18
- Strawberry Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. | Coblentz Dining Hall
- Graduates line up, 9:30 a.m. | Quad, behind Alumnae Hall
- Commencement Ceremony, 10 a.m. | Quad
Commemorative Gifts
Legacy Photos
In the Commencement program, you will be marked as a legacy graduate and this connection along with that alum's name will be announced as you receive your diploma.
After the ceremony is over, we would love for you to meet up with your legacy family member at our Alumni Engagement photographer's "corner" (between Memorial Hall and Coffman Chapel) for a high-quality photo using a custom Hood College Legacy frame prop so you can have a beautiful reminder of the day and your proud Hood legacy story.
If you or your family have any questions about the legacy designation, please reach out to Michelle Burnett at burnettm@hood.edu.