2016 Graduate Commencement Events

Commencement Events for Masters and Doctoral Students

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 | 5:30 p.m.
INTERFAITH SERVICE - ROSARY HALL CHAPEL 

Please join Campus Ministry and the Dominican University Community for a beautiful interfaith service honoring the Class of 2016. Individuals of all faiths are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 | 6:15 p.m.
GRADUATION INFORMATION SESSION - HENNESSY CENTER

This is a MANDATORY Graduation Information Session, where important information on the commencement ceremony will be provided and your academic regalia [caps and gowns] will be distributed.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 |  7 p.m.
CLASS OF 2016 CLASS NIGHT - GRANITO CENTER 

Following the Information Session join us for Class Night, a dinner hosted by the Alumni Association in your honor. Class Night is an memorable, enjoyable evening, shared with friends. We’re certain you’ll be glad to have attended.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 | 4 p.m.
COMMENCEMENT MASS - SAINT DOMINIC’S CONVENT CHAPEL

All graduates, along with their families and friends, are invited to attend the celebration of a special commencement Mass. We would like to involve as many graduates as possible in the music and liturgy planning of the Mass. Musicians, singers, readers, writers, and liturgy planners are invited to apply. People of all denominations and faiths are invited to participate in this liturgical service. Meetings will be held in April and May for music practice and liturgy planning. If you would like to take part, please contact Sr. Barbara at (845) 848-4031 or in the Campus Ministry Office in Casey Hall.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 | 5:30 p.m.
COMMENCEMENT RECEPTION - GRANITO CENTER 

All graduates, family, and friends are invited to a reception to celebrate Commencement and honor the accomplishments of our graduates.  Please indicate the number in your party, when you RSVP for this event.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 | 11 a.m.
GRADUATE PROGRAM HOODING & AWARD CEREMONIES - WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER, WHITE PLAINS, NY 

• MBA PROGRAM HOODING CEREMONY
  For questions concerning the MBA Program Hooding Ceremony, please call (845) 848-4102
• NURSING DIVISION HOODING CEREMONY
  For questions concerning the Nursing Division Hooding Ceremony, please call (845) 848-6028.
• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PINNING CEREMONY
  If you have questions concerning the Occupational Therapy Pinning Ceremony, please call (845) 848-6040.
• PHYSICAL THERAPY HOODING CEREMONY
  If you have questions concerning the Physical Therapy Hooding Ceremony, please call (845) 848-6048.
• TEACHER EDUCATION HOODING CEREMONY
  For questions concerning the Teacher Education Hooding Ceremony, please call at (845) 848-4084.

Following the hooding and award ceremonies, a light lunch will be provided.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 | 2 p.m.
63rd COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY - WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER, WHITE PLAINS, NY 

Doors open for general admission at 12:30 p.m.  All graduates must report to the lower level of the Westchester County Center by 1 p.m. for robing and the forming of the processional.