Planning ahead--graduation and move-out

hokiefan
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:35:58 +0000

MommaJ,

My daughter just graduated this past May so I may be able to pass on some info. There are a few more events than the actual graduation. We attended the honors convocation which was on a Friday afternoon (maybe 1PM) at that huge United Methodist Church across from school. It was a lovely event and felt quite personal as few students are able to graduate with honors. We received a bound book with a synopsis of every student’s Capstone project. The students were also announced individually and received really nice medals which they wear at the graduation ceremony. There was also a baccalaurate event that evening along with a cocktail reception. My daughter didn’t want to attend either.

My daughter graduated that Sunday afternoon and again a nice event. We parked at the Bender center and took photos after the event in the gardens right outside the center. They also take photos of each student as they are coming up onto the stage and when they are getting their diplomas while shaking the president’s hand. They were available for purchase a few weeks after the event and came out nice.

My daughter was in an apartment off campus so I can’t help with the move out thing. I will tell you that they start sending out info via email to the students after winter break. They also publish the whole agenda online as it gets closer. There were a few other small events that some folks were invited to. Keep an eye on the website and ask your daughter about events. My daughter didn’t think they were important so we didn’t know about some things(: Each school graduates separately so that is probably where you need to start with your planning. It is possible you could spend three days (fri-sun) in DC.

Good luck and best wishes to your daughter.