Commencement 2022 Information

Commencement May 14, 2022

We are excited to recognize the academic achievement of the graduating class, honor the tradition and meaning of the ceremony, and involve students, families, and University faculty and administrators in a formal and festive event together!

Please plan to join us for Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, 2022! Check back here regularly as this page will be updated as more information becomes available.

At this time, the university does not require masks on campus. Masks are optional and welcome for anyone during the commencement ceremony.

Since graduates have family and friends who may not be able to attend the in-person event, the commencement ceremonies will be broadcast over the internet.

CELEBRATE WITH US!

Information for Students

Below you will find helpful information as you prepare for your graduation ceremony this Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Cap & Gown pick up is in the Roberts Wesleyan University Bookstore, Voller Athletic Center, upper level. CAP AND GOWNS CAN NOT BE PICKED UP THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT.

Saturday, May 14^th arrive to Rinker Community Service Center (building #6) by 45 minutes prior to your ceremony (TRAD – 8:15 a.m., AGE #1 - 12:15 p.m. and AGE #2 - 3:45 p.m.) to robe and line up.

Please have a family/friend hold any personal items (coats, purse, ect.) Rinker will not be locked during the ceremony any personal items will not be secure.

Commencement Ceremonies and Times

• 9:00 am | Traditional Undergraduates and B.E.L.L. students
  • Class Speaker - Kaycee Yvonne Viator
• 1:00 pm | Adult and Graduate (AGE) Group 1: School of Teacher Education and Social Work
  • Class Speaker - Taylor Isselhard
• 4:30 pm | Adult and Graduate (AGE) Group 2: School of Business, Arts & Culture, A.S., School of Nursing, and Department of Psychology
  • Class Speaker - Katerina Coney

Graduates should plan to arrive at Rinker 45 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.

Commencement Speaker

Pamela J. H. Braman, Superintendent, Genesis Conference FMC USA

Guest Tickets

Tickets are general admission - free of charge

Each graduate participating in their ceremony may request up to 8 guest tickets.

Unfortunately, extra tickets (more than 8 guests per graduate) will not be available for commencement ceremonies.

To request tickets for commencement, please fill out the form below:

May 2022 Commencement Attendance and Ticket Request Form

The deadline to request tickets online is Sunday, May 8.

If you have any questions about tickets, please contact Tor Nielsen at 585-594-6532 or nielsen_tor@roberts.edu

Special Accomodations

When Will I Receive my Diploma?

It is anticipated that the diplomas will be mailed to graduates by July 18, 2022.  Please notify the RWC Office of Registration at 585-594-6220 if you have had an address change after completing the Application for a Degree form.

Cap and Gown Orders

If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown please contact Ben Kneeland as soon as possible to place your order:

Ben Kneeland, Bookstore Manager
Kneeland_Benjamin@roberts.edu
585-594-6140

Not Participating?

If you are not planning on participating in your Commencement ceremony on May 14, please Tor Nielsen (nielsen_tor@roberts.edu) and copy academicaffairs@roberts.edu to request that you graduate in abstentia.

Graduation Announcements

Students who wish to purchase Graduation Announcements may do so through Signature A using this link: https://signaturea.com/

Flower Sale for Missions Trip

Flowers in ½ dozen bouquets will be available for purchase for $20.00 (cash or check only) for an hour before each ceremony.  The sale locations will be located outside and inside the Voller Athletic Center Arena.  All proceeds will support the Ireland Missions Team