Dining
Have a good morning – and stay for lunch!
Before Commencement
Guests arriving early for the ceremony may purchase coffee and light refreshments at the following venues:
- Panera Coffee & Pastry Stand: Open 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Located on Campus Walk in front of Lee Hall and on the patio by the Cedric Rucker University Center.
(Rain location: 2nd floor of the Cedric Rucker University Center) - Katora Café: Open 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. next to the Hurley Convergence Center
Commencement Luncheon Tickets — Scroll down to view menu
Tickets available for purchase through May 4. All guests and graduates must present at ticket to dine at the Commencement Luncheon.
Advanced Online Ticket Sales
Advanced online tickets available for purchase beginning March 1.
- Adults:
- $16.95
- Children (10 years of age or younger):
- $8.95
Ticket Pick-up
Tickets ordered by April 30 will be mailed to your home address.
Tickets purchased between April 30 and May 4 will be available for pick-up as follows:
- May 6-10: At the CRUC Dining Concierge Desk (2nd floor), 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- May 11: 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. on Campus Walk in front of Lee Hall.
Commencement Luncheon
Chandler Ballroom, Cedric Rucker University Center: Noon-2 p.m.
Menu
Chef Rigoberto’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushroom Burger
Garden Vegetable Salad with House Ranch Dressing
Watermelon & Feta Salad with Basil Honey Vinaigrette
Cheesy Mac and Cheese
Southern Style Creamy Coleslaw
Mini Biscuits
Assorted Cookies & Dessert Bars
Gluten-free desserts upon request
Sweet and Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, Water
If you have menu questions, contact Leslie Jacobs at ljacobs@umw.edu or call 540-654-1931.