Your simplified senior checklist

Navigating deadlines amid senior projects and plans can be overwhelming.
When and where do I pick up my cap and gown? Where does everyone go if it rains for the ceremony? What time is Commencement?
Here is a comprehensive outline to keep you sane.
April 1
- Graduation announcement order due
- Ceremonial photo purchase due (photos will be taken by Lifetouch Special Events)
- Class ring order due
April 15
All fees must be paid (board, interest, library, parking, room, etc.)
- No diploma or transcript is issued until your balance is paid.
Exit Loan Counseling for degree candidates with loans must be completed.
May 6
Service Learning hours must be completed
May 9
Caps, gowns and rain tickets can be picked up from the QU Bookstore during business hours.
- No tickets will be mailed.
May 13
11 a.m. – Champaign Brunch – located in the main dining room of the Student Center
- Degree candidates are welcome at no cost.
- $10 admission for guests.
- All degree candidates are welcome at no cost, and guests can acquire tickets through Alumni Services.
2 p.m. – Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Services Pinning Ceremony – located at The Crossing 150 South 48th Street, Quincy, IL
May 14
10 a.m. – Baccalaureate Mass – St. Francis Solanus Chapel
- All are welcome.
- Gowns must be worn with NO caps.
- Degree candidates sit with their guests.
- No ticket is required.
1 p.m. – Line up for Commencement Procession – Baseball entrance at QU Stadium
- Cap and gown must be worn.
- Degree candidates will be assisted by marshals.
2 p.m. – Commencement – Football entrance at QU Stadium
- Gates open at 1 p.m. for guests.
Important information
- Degree candidates planning to attend commencement will receive eight rain tickets.
- In the event of severe weather, commencement procession and commencement will be held in Pepsi Arena. Should this occur, rain tickets will be required to enter Pepsi Arena.
- The commencement ceremony will be broadcasted in the HFC, which requires no tickets.
- For May graduates, diplomas will be mailed in the summer.