9:00am  
Faculty and Speakers dress in the Republic Foyer.
Refreshments will be served
    
Student registration. Students dress in the Constitution Ballroom.

9:30am 
The Faculty Marshals will assist faculty with the line-up.
  
9:45am 
Faculty and Students Meet in the Foyer 

10:00am 
Processional (will meet at the entrance to the Independence Ballroom) 

10:15am 
Call to Commencement Exercises 

10:20am 
Welcoming Remarks 

10:25am 
Invocation 

10:30am 
National Anthem 

10:40am 
Introduction of Keynote Speaker

10:41am 
Commencement Address 

11:00am 
Introduction of Student Speaker

11:02am 
Class Greetings 

11:12am 
Conferring of Degrees:

• MHA Candidates  
• MSA Candidates  
• MST Candidates 
• MSF Candidates
• MPA Candidates
• Executive MBA Candidates
• MBA Candidates

11:40am 
Closing Remarks

11:45am 
Alumni Welcoming Remarks 

11:47am 
Recessional

12:00pm  
Reception 
(Diplomas will be distributed during the Reception)