{"id":2504,"date":"2022-03-31T13:56:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T17:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=2504"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:38:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:38:03","slug":"commencement-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/commencement\/commencement-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencement Luncheon & Morning Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Commencement<\/div>

Luncheon & Morning Coffee<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/em>Have a good morning and stay for lunch!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guests arriving early for the ceremony may purchase coffee and light refreshments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee & Pastry Stands: <\/strong>Open 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.<\/span> located on Campus Walk in front of Lee Hall and the Cedric Rucker University Center, Ball Circle Patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commencement Luncheon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

May 9, 2026 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.<\/em>
Cedric Rucker University Center, First Floor Lobby and Chandler Ballroom <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a buffet luncheon prepared by our University of Mary Washington Catering team. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance online through May 5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All guests and graduates must present a ticket<\/em> to dine at the luncheon. See details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chef Rigoberto\u2019s Seasoned & Salt-Brined Fried Chicken<\/strong>
Contains wheat & gluten<\/em>
Gluten-Free Chicken Available Upon Request<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Mac and Cheese – Vegetarian<\/strong>
Contains milk, wheat, soy & gluten<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garden Vegetable Salad – Vegan<\/strong>
Contains wheat & gluten<\/em>
Served with your choice of:
Ranch Dressing (Vegetarian – contains milk & soy) or
Balsamic Vinaigrette (Vegan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orzo Salad – Vegan<\/strong>
Contains wheat & gluten<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zucchini, Squash, Bean and Quinoa Casserole – Vegan<\/strong>
No allergens<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watermelon and Berry Salad – Vegetarian<\/strong>
With a Basil, Honey & Citrus Dressing
Contains honey<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornbread Muffins – Vegetarian<\/b>
Contains milk, wheat, soy & gluten<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assorted Cookies and Dessert Bars – Vegetarian<\/strong>
Contains milk, wheat, soy, eggs & gluten<\/em>
Gluten-Free \/ Vegan Cookies Available Upon Request<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, and Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Our menu indicates the major allergens contained in each dish. Please review the menu carefully before ordering your luncheon tickets. If you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions not addressed here, please contact Leslie Jacobs<\/a> (LJacobs@UMW.edu) or call 540-654-1931 <\/strong>for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced Online Tickets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adults: $18<\/strong> including tax<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children ages 4-10: $9.75<\/strong> including tax<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children under age 4: No charge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced tickets are available to order online<\/a> through May 5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n