Events

Your senior year is filled with celebrations and events leading up to Commencement. Check out the events below for details.

Senior Countdown:

Friday, February 3, 2012 Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center

Marking 100 days before Commencement, this casino night is presented by Class Council. Graduate degree candidates are invited to attend the Senior Countdown. Participants are encouraged to dress to impress and join their classmates for an evening of blackjack, craps, and roulette. At the conclusion of the night, participants may cash in their winnings for the opportunity to win prizes.

Grad Nights:

Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5p.m. – 7p.m. Stafford Campus, North Building

Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5p.m. – 7p.m. Stafford Campus, North Building

Order your regalia, personalized graduation announcements, diploma frames and more on Senior Days and Grad Nights at Mary Washington. All graduates who plan to participate in the Commencement ceremony must purchase regalia.

Graduation Ball:

Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Great Hall, Woodward Campus Center

Come out for a final formal celebration with your fellow undergraduates; music, food, and a cash wine bar are provided. Dress is formal to semi-formal. Every senior will be provided with two tickets. Guests are not required to be seniors or UMW students.

Graduation Ceremony:

Friday, May 11, 2011 7:30 p.m. William M. Anderson Center

Masters graduates should report to the ground floor of the Anderson Center no later than 6:45 p.m. Ushers will be available to show graduates where and how to line up.

Graduation Reception:

Friday, May 11, 2011 Immediately following the Commencement Ceremony, Jepson Alumni Executive Center

Important Commencement Updates

Stafford Campus regalia pick up information below

April 17-20 in the North Atrium
After Pick-Up Days, you may pick up your regalia in the Stafford Campus Library
Stafford Campus Library Hours: M-Th, 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.; Fri, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sat, 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Commencement Picnic Lunch Tickets

Tickets are on sale for the Commencement picnic lunch. Starting April 1 through April 30 you can purchase tickets online at www.umwcatering.catertrax.com. Tickets bought online will be mailed the following business day. Starting April 16 and continuing through April 30 picnic tickets will be available to purchase in person at any register in the dining hall. If you have any questions please contact UMW Dining Services Catering Office at 540/654-1930.

Click this link to see the menu http://www.umw.edu/commencement/undergraduates/commencement-lunch/.

Senior Days

Senior Days were in full swing last week. The beautiful weather brought over half of the UMW seniors into the Bookstore to see what needed to be purchased for their graduation, including regalia, frames and announcements.

The Ecology Club and Jostens, official provider of UMW regalia, joined forces to benefit the Nature Conservancy by donating $1 for every hang tag collected from students so don’t forget to hand in the hang tag.

If you missed ordering your regalia or any other important item for commencement please visit Jostens online at http://college.jostens.com/jostens/index.jsp?affiliateId=1119955. Questions? Visit the Bookstore website link on the left.

Graduate and Undergraduate Speakers Announced

CEO Shawn Boyer and Historian Neil Howe

Order your Regalia

Senior Days are just around the corner order your regalia at the University Bookstore during this event March 13 – 15. Or order your regalia online at http://college.jostens.com/jostens/index.jsp?affiliateId=1119955.

Grad Nights

“Grad Nights” are coming up next week. They will take place on Wednesday, February 15 and 16, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stafford Campus (North Building). This is the time to order your regalia, personalized graduation announcements, diploma frames, and much more. Please note: All graduates who plan to participate in the Commencement ceremony must purchase regalia.

Senior Countdown

Friday, February 3^rd was the official countdown to Commencement, marking 100 days until the ceremony. Class Council hosted an exciting “Casino Night” with roulette tables, blackjack tables, and craps tables. The Great Hall was transformed into a club atmosphere with food, gift tables, and music. A fun and exciting way to start the countdown to Commencement!

Postcard

Check your mail for the recently delivered Commencement postcard. This provides a list of important events coming up in the near future. It was mailed to your permanent address.