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The culminating activity for all seniors is the creation of a capstone project or original thesis.

Thesis is an original research project focused on an area of interest within the student's major. Students choose their thesis topic in collaboration with their thesis professor.

Capstone is an original major-related project which is designed and implemented by the student. Students choose their capstone project in collaboration with their capstone faculty.

We invite the entire 91ÖØ¿Ú community, friends, and family to the Senior Thesis & Capstone Celebration 2025 on Friday, May 2 from 3–5 p.m.

For more information visit the Thesis & Capstone website.

The ceremony to honor our graduating enrolled members of the ROTC program will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Misselwood Ocean Lawn at 10 a.m.

This event is by invitation only.

The Baccalaureate & Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, from noon–1 p.m. at the Ayune Michel ’72 Academic Quad.

This is a moment to reflect on your undergraduate journey at 91ÖØ¿Ú and to celebrate your achievements and perseverance. Senior Awards are an 91ÖØ¿Ú tradition to recognize our outstanding graduating students before they leave the Nest. From campus leadership and commitment to 91ÖØ¿Ú to academic and scholarly excellence, these awards serve to identify the highest achievers within the community.

We recognize outstanding seniors through the following awards at Baccalaureate: Campus Leadership Awards, Scholar Athlete Awards, Dean's Awards, Thesis and Capstone Awards. 91ÖØ¿Ú faculty and staff are also honored with awards such as the Adjunct Teaching Award, Academic Excellence Award, Staff of the Year, and Faculty of the Year Award. The President's Award and Founder's Medallion are given out during the Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

This event is for all undergraduate students. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. Students who have been nominated for an award, and their families, will be notified in the spring.

The Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, from 2–3 p.m. in the Rose Theater, Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts.

This event is for degree candidates who have successfully defended and submitted their dissertations.

The purpose of this Hooding Ceremony is to bring together graduates, their families, and friends with their advisors, the Deans, and other Faculty of the college to celebrate their achievement in earning the highest degree offered by 91ÖØ¿Ú. All are welcome to attend to honor our most recent doctoral graduates.

Undergraduate nursing students will receive their nursing pins in a special ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 4–5:15 p.m. at the Ayune Michel ’72 Academic Quad.

This event is by invitation only.

A reception will be held for graduating international students, study abroad participants, international peer mentors, and family members on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Misselwood Tent.

This year marks a historic milestone as we celebrate 91ÖØ¿Ú’s 85th Commencement Ceremony—a momentous occasion honoring the achievements, dedication, and resilience of the Class of 2025.

As graduates walk across the stage, they join a proud tradition of Gulls who have soared to new heights. Family, friends, and the entire 91ÖØ¿Ú community are invited to share in this unforgettable day as we cheer on the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

Commencement begins promptly at 10 a.m. The event will be held outdoors at the Hempstead Stadium, rain or shine. Guest seating will open at 8 a.m. We request that all guests be seated by 9:45 a.m. when the procession begins.

The 91ÖØ¿Ú Commencement Ceremony is only open to ticketed guests of the graduating Class of 2025.