End of the Spring Semester events have been announced, culminating with Northwest Christian University’s 119th Commencement on Sat. May 12, 2018, in the Morse Event Center on campus located at the corner of Alder Street and 11th Avenue. The Commencement Ceremony begins at 10:00 am.
Graduation schedule
April 26
Senior Banquet & Celebration – 6:30 pm Banquet Room
May 1
Cutting of the Ivy – 11:00 am Evans Chapel
May 3
Honors Convocation – 11:00 am Morse Event Center
May 7-11 Finals Week
May 11
Blessing of the Hands (RN to BSN Graduates) – 4:00 pm Ross Evans Chapel
Baccalaureate – 7:00 pm Ross Evans Chapel
May 12
Commencement Check-In – 8:00 am Morse Event Center
Group Photo – 8:50 am Morse Event Center
Marching Orders – 9:30 am Morse Event Center
Graduation – 10:00 am Morse Event Center
Graduation Event Information
Seniors are encouraged to check their campus e-mail and “snail mail” mailboxes for invitations to events and respond accordingly in a timely manner.
Cutting of the Ivy, Baccalaureate, Blessing of the Hands, and Graduation are open to all graduates and their families and friends. Tickets are not required to attend these events. Vehicle parking will be available in the Morse Event Center parking lot as well as along the city streets bordering the campus. Campus maps are also available.
Individual academic programs, campus organizations, music groups, and athletic teams may also have their own graduation events. Students are encouraged to check with their organization’s faculty advisor or team coaches for details.