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Commencement Commencement Luncheon & Morning Coffee


Have a good morning and stay for lunch!

Guests arriving early for the ceremony may purchase coffee and light refreshments.

Coffee & Pastry Stands: Open 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.  located on Campus Walk in front of Lee Hall at and the Cedric Rucker University Center, Ball Circle Patio

Commencement Luncheon:

Chandler Ballroom, Cedric Rucker University Center, Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Advanced Online Tickets available for purchase through May 7. Limited tickets will be available for purchase on May 10.

All guests and graduates must present at ticket to dine at the Commencement Luncheon.


Menu

Chef Rigoberto’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Contains wheat, milk & gluten

Cheesy Mac and Cheese

Contains milk, wheat & gluten. Vegetarian

Garden Vegetable Salad

With House Ranch Dressing and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Contains wheat & gluten. Vegan

Southern Style Creamy Coleslaw

Gluten-Free. Contains nuts &Vegetarian

Zucchini, Squash, Bean & Quinoa Casserole

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free. Vegan

Watermelon and Berry Salad

With a Basil, Honey & Citrus Dressing

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free. Vegetarian

Mini Biscuits and Butter

Contains eggs, wheat, soy & gluten. Vegetarian

Assorted Cookies and Dessert Bars

Contain wheat, milk, eggs, soy & gluten. Vegetarian

Gluten-Free Cookies Available Upon Request

Contain milk, eggs & soy. Vegetarian

Sweet and Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, Water

*Our menu indicates if any of the major allergens are contained in each dish. If you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions please review the menu carefully before ordering your picnic tickets. If you have questions about the menu you may contact Leslie Jacobs at LJacobs@UMW.edu or call 540-654-1931.


Advanced, Online Ticket Purchases

Adults: $17.50 including tax

Children (10 years of age or younger): $9.20 including tax

You may buy tickets online through May 7.

Tickets ordered by April 30 will be mailed to your home address

Tickets purchased between April 30 and May 7 will be available for pick-up as follows:

  • April 30 – May 6: At the Cedric Rucker University Center, Dining Concierge Desk (2nd floor), 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • May 7 & May 10: At the “Ticket Sales & Will Call” tent, on Campus Walk in front of Lee Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Cedric Rucker University Center, Chandler Ballroom entrance.

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