Schedule of Commencement Events

Schedule for 2009 Commencement Events
Class of 2008 Senior Soiree - 2009
TBA
Come celebrate with the Class of 2009 as we kick off of final year of college!

100 Nights Celebration - TBA
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This festive event is hosted approximately 100 nights before Commencement. Graduating seniors are invited to celebrate their upcoming achievements with other seniors, members of the faculty, and staff. If you are a graduating senior, celebrate by eating, drinking, and dancing the night away to music provided by a live DJ.

Senior Packet Pick-up - Monday, May 4th and Tuesday May 5th, 2009 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Marymount Manhattan College, 8th Floor, Main Building
This is one of the most important set of dates related to graduating. All graduating seniors must pick up their Senior Packets, which will contain: one cap, one gown, one hood (signifying the respective degree), one black tassel, guest tickets for the Baccalaureate Ceremony, and guest tickets for the Commencement Ceremony.

The Senior Alumni Association Induction Dinner - Wed, May 20, 2009 6:00 p.m.
Marymount Manhattan College- The Great Hall
This dinner is hosted by the alumnae/i of MMC to congratulate seniors on their achievements. This annual tradition will honor seniors and formally welcome them into the MMC Alumni Association. They will receive their official MMC alumni card at this time.

The Baccalaureate Ceremony - Friday, May 22, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
Church of St. Paul the Apostle
405 West 59th Street
The ceremony includes an academic procession, the conferring of academic hoods, and the presentation of senior medals, honors, and awards. Your Bachelor's hood will be lined with the MMC colors — blue and white; the color of the velvet trim will denote your degree: white for arts and letters, gold for sciences, and brown for fine arts. This is an extremely memorable experience; thus, students and families are encouraged to attend. Remember, graduating seniors are allotted 2 guest tickets for this event.

60th Commencement Exercises - Friday, May 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
Lincoln Center- Avery Fisher Hall
This is the graduation ceremony. Students should come prepared in full academic attire. Remember, graduating seniors are allotted only 4 guest tickets for this event.