Events will be updated as times and places are confirmed.
Please check our website periodically for any new information.
Thursday, May 15
Graduate Reception hosted by SMU Hispanic Alumni Associates
La Paesana - 4326 Lovers Lane, University Park, TX 75225
Time: 6:30 p.m.
* 2008 Graduates please RSVP to haa@smualumni.smu.edu by May 10, 2008 with number attending as space is limited. Confirmation will be sent.
Friday, May 16
Evening Bells
Location: Fondren Science Bell Tower
Time: 7:30 p.m.
* Lorn L. Howard, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering
Assembly of Candidates for Baccalaureate
Location: Main Quadrangle in front of Dallas Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
* Undergraduate Students Only
Baccalaureate Service (Undergraduate Students Only)
Location: McFarlin Auditorium
Time: 8:00 p.m.
*Live simulcast held in Theater, Hughes-Trigg Student Center
Service followed by Rotunda Recessional
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Assembly of Candidates for Procession
Location: Dedman Center (Candidates Only)
Time: 8:40 a.m.
Procession pass required.
** Doors close at 9:20 a.m. **
All-University Commencement Convocation
Location: Moody Coliseum
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Commencement Buffet Luncheon
Location: Lee Center Dining Room
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
** Graduates with a meal plan eat free **
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
DEDMAN COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES
Anthropology
Location: Umphrey Lee Ballroom
Time: 3:00 PM
Bio-Chemistry and Chemistry
Location: Hughes Trigg Theater
Time: 1:30 PM
Biology
Location: Hughes Trigg Theater
Time: 3:00 PM
Earth Sciences
Location: Law Library (s)
Time: 12:30 PM
Economics
Location: Hughes Trigg Ballroom
Time: 4:00 PM
English
Location: Umphrey Lee Ballroom
Time: 1:00 PM
Foreign Languages
Location: Hughes Trigg Ballroom
Time: 2:15 PM
History and Ethnic Studies
Location: Outdoors- Lawn of Dallas Hall
Time: 1:00 PM
Mathematics, Statistical Science, and Physics
Location: Hughes Trigg Theater
Time: 12:30 PM
Medieval Studies
Location: Bridwell Library
Time: 3:30 PM
Philosophy
Location: McCord Auditorium
Time: 3:00 PM
Political Science, International Studies, American Studies, and Public Policy
Location: Caruth
Time: 1:00 PM
Psychology
Location: McFarlin
Time: 4:00 PM
Religious Studies
Location: Law Library (s)
Time: 2:30 PM
Sociology and Markets and Culture
Location: Hughes Trigg Ballroom
Time: 12:30 PM
Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education
& Human Development
M.L.A., M.B.E., M.E., M.A.D.R.
Location: Greer Garson Theatre
Time: 12:30 PM
Reception: Theatre lobby immediately following ceremony
MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Location: Owen Fine Art Center - Outside
Time: 6:30 PM
Reception: Lobby, Greer Garson Theatre at 4:00 PM
EDWIN L. COX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Undergraduate Ceremony
Location: Moody Coliseum
Time: 1:30 PM
Reception: School of Business Courtyard immediately following ceremony
Graduate Ceremony
Location: Moody Coliseum
Time: 3:30 PM
Reception: Collins Center immediately following ceremony
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Location: McFarlin Auditorium
Time: 1:30 PM
Reception: The plaza in between Embrey and Junkins building immediately following ceremony
PERKINS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Location: Highland Park United Methodist Church
Time: 2:00 PM
DEDMAN SCHOOL OF LAW HOODING CEREMONY
Location: Law School Quadrangle
Time: 6:30 PM
For specific instructions and questions regarding the Diploma Presentation ceremonies,
please contact the offices of the Academic Deans.
Please direct all questions regarding commencement to graduation@smu.edu or 214-768-3417.
