Commencement 2013 Events
To celebrate your Graduation, a number of events and activities have been planned in your honor.
Some of these events are open to family and friends! We look forward to seeing you at each event.
Questions? Contact the Student Affairs Office at studentaffairs@cedarcrest.edu or 610-606-4680.
Click on each event for more information.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Week | May 5-May 8 | See below | |
| Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) |
Thur, May 9 | 5 p.m. | Alumnae Hall |
| Senior Surprise | See below | ||
| Senior Dinner | Fri, May 10 | 5 p.m. | Dining Hall |
| Honors Dinner | Fri, May 10 | 5 p.m. | Blaney Hall |
| Senior Awards Ceremony | Fri, May 10 | 7 p.m. | Samuels Theatre |
| Coffee Social | Fri, May 10 | Immediately following Awards Ceremony | TCC Terrace |
| Baccalaureate | Sat, May 11 | 9 a.m. | Lees Hall |
| Commencement | Sat, May 11 | 11 a.m. | Quad |
Senior Week
Wine/Beer Tour
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bethlehem Night
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 10 p.m. - 2:15 a.m.
Iron Pigs Game
Date: Monday, May 6
Time: 7 p.m.
Keep an eye on this section and your email for more information about these Senior Week activities! Have questions about these events? Contact the Class of 2013 at class13@cedarcrest.edu.
Graduation Rehearsal
Date: Thursday, May 9
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Alumnae Hall
Mandatory
Questions? Contact the Student Affairs Office at studentaffairs@cedarcrest.edu or 610-606-4680.
Graduation Rehearsal is a mandatory exercise that will prepare you for what to expect during the Commencement Ceremony.
At Graduation Rehearsal, we will review how to dress in your academic regalia, the timing for Commencement, name pronunciation, and answer any questions graduates may have. The Senior Class President will also briefly address the class.
If you have family and friends on campus during the rehearsal, they may want to take this opportunity to shop at the Bookstore or walk around our beautiful campus.
Graduating students must RSVP using the Commencement Attendance Form in MyCedarCrest under the “Student Affairs” tab no later than April 12, 2013.
Graduation Rehearsal is anticipated to last approximately 90 minutes. The Senior Surprise will immediately follow rehearsal!
Senior Surprise
Sponsored by the Alumnae Office, this year's Senior Surprise is sure to please. This Cedar Crest tradition celebrates your upcoming graduation with a fun night out!
Senior Surprise details will be revealed at Graduation Rehearsal.
Class of 2013 Annual Senior Dinner
Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Tompkins College Center Dining Hall
Questions? Contact the Student Affairs Office at studentaffairs@cedarcrest.edu or 610-606-4680.
Cedar Crest College cordially invites graduating students and their families and friends to the Class of 2013 annual Senior Dinner!
Each year, Cedar Crest hosts a night of celebration for our graduating students. This evening begins with the Senior Dinner, followed by the Senior Awards Ceremony, and concludes with a Coffee Bar and Dessert Social.
Graduating students may attend at no charge. There will be a cost for dinner for friends and family. View the menu
Please join us for the Senior Awards Ceremony in Samuels Theatre immediately following dinner.
All graduating students who plan to participate must RSVP for themselves and their guests using the Senior Dinner Reservation Form located in MyCedarCrest under the “Student Affairs” tab no later than May 4, 2013.
Honors Dinner
Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Blaney Hall Lobby
The Cedar Crest College Honors Program is pleased to invite Honors Program participants and two guests to this special dinner celebrating the graduating Class of 2013 on Friday May 10, 2013 on the 1st Floor of Blaney Hall.
The evening will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. with a social welcoming guests and students followed by the Senior Dinner and Honor Cord Presentations.
The Awards Ceremony will immediately follow dinner in the Tompkins College Center Samuels Theatre at 7:00 p.m.
Please enjoy the Coffee Bar and Dessert Social following the Awards Ceremony.
We hope you will attend.
Brian S. Misanko, James J. Ward - Co-Directors Honors Program
Senior Awards Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Tompkins College Center, Samuels Theatre
Questions? Contact Robin Schenkel in the Office of the Provost at raschenk@cedarcrest.edu or 610-606-4666 ext. 3397.
Each year, Cedar Crest honors its best and brightest at the Senior Awards Ceremony. During this ceremony various awards and prizes, both academic and co-curricular, are presented to recipients selected by Department Chairs and faculty.
Faculty, staff, students, families and friends are invited to join us as we recognize the many accomplishments of the graduating students of 2013!
A Coffee Bar and Dessert Social will be held on the Terrace immediately following the awards ceremony.
No RSVP required.
Coffee Bar and Dessert Social
Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 8:15 p.m.
Location: Tompkins College Center Terrace
Questions? Contact the Student Affairs Office at studentaffairs@cedarcrest.edu or 610-606-4680.
Join us for a sweet end to the evening’s activities at the Coffee Bar and Dessert Social on the Terrace of the Tompkins College Center.
All graduating students who plan to participate must RSVP for themselves and their guests using the Senior Dinner Reservation Form located in MyCedarCrest under the “Student Affairs” tab no later than May 4, 2013.
In the case of inclement weather, the Coffee Bar and Dessert Social will be in the lobby of the Tompkins College Center.
Last Updated: 4/1/13
