Commencement 2023
Commencement May 13, 2023
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 join us for Commencement on Saturday, May 13, 2023! Check back here regularly as this page will be updated as more information becomes available.
We know that you may have friends or family that will not be able to attend this event, so we will have a live broadcast over the internet.
Livestreams & Program
Our commencement ceremonies will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook at the designated ceremony times.
(Videos will also be available after the event for viewing on the University's YouTube and Facebook channels.)
Celebrate with Us
Downloads and Links
Redhawks Cap Design Download
Use the hashtag #Roberts2023 to share photos, messages and advice for graduates.
Information for Students
Ceremony Information
- 9:30 am | Adult and Graduate (AGE) Ceremony
Class Speaker-Tyler Heflin
- 2:00 pm | Traditional Undergraduate and BELL Program Ceremony
Class Speaker- Ciara Roland
Commencement Speaker- Dwight M. (Kip) Palmer, CEO, The Palmer Family of Companies
Please Arrive in Rinker Community Center 45 minutes before your ceremony for lineup.
Regalia
Cap and Gown Orders Orders open on February 13, 2023 –March 25, 2023
Cap & Gown pick up is in the Roberts Wesleyan University Bookstore on Mon, May 1st, 2023 to Sat, May 6th, 2023 in the Voller Athletic Center located in the upper level of the Voller Athletic Center.
CAP AND GOWNS CAN NOT BE PICKED UP THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT.
Please use the link below to place your Cap and Gown order online!
https://collegegrad.herffjones.com/site/welcome
For any questions regarding your cap and gown orders please contact Lou Sadowski at Sadowski_lou@roberts.edu or 585-594-6140.
Tickets
Tickets are general admission - free of charge
Students graduating in the 9:30 am AGE ceremony may request up to 6 guest tickets
Students graduating in the 2:00 pm Undergraduate ceremony may request up to 9 guest tickets
To reserve your guest tickets online, fill out the Google Form below:
If you have any questions about tickets, please contact Tor Nielsen at 585-594-6532 or Nielsen_Tor@roberts.edu
Special Accommodations
If you have GUESTS who will be attending your graduation who are:
Please make arrangements for them by contacting Samantha Herbert at herbert_samantha@roberts.edu no later than Monday, May 1st so that arrangements can be made for your guests who require accommodations. Please leave a detailed message with a contact phone number in case further details are required. | If you as a GRADUATE have need for a special accommodation, are you:
Bringing a service animal due to a medical condition Please make arrangements for yourself by contacting Emily Hagen at Hagen_Emily@roberts.edu or by phone at 585.594.6659 no later than Monday, May 1st so that arrangements can be made for you. Please leave a detailed message with a contact phone number in case further details are required. |
Diploma
Diplomas are anticipated to be mailed to graduates by mid to late July. Please notify the RWU Office of Registration at 585-594-6220, if you’ve changed your home address after completing the application for a degree form.
Not Participating?
If you are not planning on participating in your Commencement ceremony on May 13, please email academicaffairs@roberts.edu and copy Tor Nielsen (nielsen_tor@roberts.edu) to request that you graduate in absentia.
Flower Sale
Flowers in ½ dozen bouquets will be available to purchase for $20.00 (check or cash only) for an hour before each ceremony. The sale locations will be outside and inside the Voller Athletic Center Arena. The flower sales will go to the Athletics Department.
Visitor Information
Ceremony Times and Dates
- 9:30 am | Adult and Graduate (AGE) Ceremony
- 2:00 pm | Traditional Undergraduate and BELL Program Ceremony
Special Accommodations
If you have GUESTS who will be attending your graduation who are:
Please make arrangements for them by contacting Samantha Herbert at herbert_samantha@roberts.edu no later than Monday, May 1st so that arrangements can be made for your guests who require accommodations. Please leave a detailed message with a contact phone number in case further details are required. | If you as a GRADUATE have need for a special accommodation, are you:
Bringing a service animal due to a medical condition Please make arrangements for yourself by contacting Emily Hagen at Hagen_Emily@roberts.edu or by phone at 585.594.6659 no later than Monday, May 1st so that arrangements can be made for you. Please leave a detailed message with a contact phone number in case further details are required. |
Arrival
Please arrive at the Voller Athletic Center early to ensure you have enough time to have your bags checked and find a seat. Doors will open one hour before the ceremony.
Please refer to this https://www.roberts.edu/about/campus-map/ to find parking lots and the Voller Athletic Center.
Departmental Ceremonies
Commencement Reception for AGE School of Nursing students for both the RN to BS students and the Graduate (MSNE, MSNLA & FNP) students
Saturday, May 13, 2023 - directly after the 9:30 Commencement ceremony in Crothers' 1st floor Student Lounge
Deb Bausch is the contact person for this event (both RN to BS and Graduate Nursing). 585-594-6073 or Bausch_Deborah@roberts.edu
Senior Picnic - for Graduating Seniors in the Music Department
Friday, May 12th, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm at either Megan Resig's house (261 Peck Road, Hilton, NY, 14468) or Paul Shewan's house (36 Attridge Rd, Churchville, NY 14428). Location will be confirmed closer to the event. Please check with the Music Department for Confirmation.
Andrew Dinsmore, Administrative Assistant for the Music & Performing Arts Department is the contact person for this event. Phone: 585-594-6320, Email: dinsmore_andrew@roberts.edu
Nursing Dedication and Candle Lighting Ceremony: Honoring the senior and sophomore nursing students, and recognizing the junior nursing students
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:00 pm, Andrews B. Hale Auditorium in the Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center. Reception immediately following ceremony in Shewan Recital Hall, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
Contact Grace Stiles is the contact person for this event., School of Nursing x6459, Email: stiles_grace@roberts.edu
Psychology Senior Lunch for Undergraduate Psychology Graduates
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:30 am in Carpenter Hall 307
Details will be sent by invitation to students.
Contact: tanner_sharon@roberts.edu
Graduate Psychology Hooding Ceremony and Dinner for PsyD Clinical/School Psychology and MS School Psychology Graduates
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Rinker Conference Hall (Room 102) Golisano Community Engagement Center
Details will be sent by invitation to students.
Contact: bisciotti_kelly@roberts.edu
Hooding Ceremony and Dessert Reception for MSW Graduates
Friday, May 12th at 7:00PM in the Golisano Community Engagement Center - Rm 102
Reservations are required
Contact - Ellyn Cornell at cornell_ellyn@roberts.edu or 585-594-6692