Spring Commencement Schedule

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SCHEDULE UPDATE: Due to the rain forecast, the university is implementing Inclement Weather Plan B. Two ceremonies will be held at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. The community lunch scheduled for 12 p.m. will now be held in the Dining Hall. Watch a livestream of the ceremony online or join others in Younts Conference Center to watch the livestream.

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Furman eagerly anticipates celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates at Commencement. We are excited to recognize this important milestone with an in-person ceremony.

For more information or questions about Commencement, please email commencement@furman.edu.

Learn more about our Baccalaureate Celebration here.

Regalia Ordering
Time and Date Event Location
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event
In-Person Regalia Ordering
Location
Barnes & Noble Bookstore- Furman University
Thursday, February 29th, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event
In-Person Regalia Ordering
Location
Barnes & Noble Bookstore- Furman University
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
Event
Last Day To Order
Online For Store Pick-up
Location
Barnes & Noble Bookstore- Furman University
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event
Regalia Pick-Up Day
Location
Barnes & Noble Bookstore- Furman University
Friday, May 3rd - Class of 2024
Time Event Location
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Event
Pick up reader card and instructions for Commencement Ceremony
Mandatory for all degree candidates
Location
McAlister Auditorium
Saturday, May 4th - Class of 2024
Time Event Location
10:15 a.m.
Event
Baccalaureate Line of March
Location
Daniel Music Building
11:00 a.m.
Event
Baccalaureate Ceremony
Not mandatory for all degree candidates.
Location
McAlister Auditorium
12:00 p.m.
Event
Lunch On The Lawn - Graduate candidates and their guests are invited to have Lunch On the Lawn.
Location
Roe Art Building Lawn
2:00 p.m- 4:00 p.m
Event
Graduate and Family Photos with our ceremony photographer-CANCELED
Location
Milford Mall
12:00 p.m.
Event
Legacy Dinner - By invitation only, for the families of seniors who have a parent, grandparent or sibling that graduated from Furman. For questions, contact alumni@furman.edu. If inclement weather plan is enacted, the Legacy dinner will begin at Noon.
Location
Shaw Hall, Younts Conference Center
1:30 p.m.
Event
Line of March Assembly and Commencement Exercises Preparation - BA and BM Candidates
Mandatory for all degree candidates
Location
McAlister Auditorium
3:00 p.m.
Event
Commencement Exercises for BA & BM Degree Candidates
Location
McAlister Auditorium
5:30 p.m.
Event
Line of March Assembly and Commencement Exercises Preparation - BS and Masters Candidates
Mandatory for all degree candidates
Location
McAlister Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
Event
Commencement Exercises for BS and Masters Candidates
Location
McAlister Auditorium
9:30 p.m.
Event
Class of 2024 After Party Invitation & RSVP
Location
Moved to the Dining Hall