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Spring Commencement 2023 Senior Events Edition Edition 3 of 5

Here's to Thee, Class of 2023

  • March 21st - Senior Dinner at E-Hall 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • April 6th - Senior Gala - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Hall of Presidents
  • April 14th - Cap Decorating Event - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - TDU Clubhouse
  • April 21st - Senior Candle Lighting and Toast - 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Festival Lawn
  • April 27th - Senior Day Downtown - Registration 4:00- p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Court Square, Harrisonburg
  • May 4th - Senior Sunset - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Festival Lawn
  • May 5th - Grad Bash - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Atlantic Union Bank Center

Visit the Linktree to RSVP for senior events!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Senior Dinner at E-Hall

Tuesday, March 21st from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Come celebrate less than 50 days until commencement. Join your fellow seniors at E-Hall featuring all of your dining hall favorites!

FREE to the first 400 graduates! You may start lining up at 4:30 p.m.

Plan to visit E-Hall for Senior Dinner and Commencement Expo on Tuesday, as they are right across the street!

Senior Gala

Thursday, April 6th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Hall of Presidents (third floor of D-Hall)

Enjoy a night of dancing, music and dinner with your closest senior friends!

This event is free and dinner will be included. If you have dietary restrictions, please specify on the RSVP.

Cash bar will be provided with a limit of two drinks per guest. You must have a valid ID.

RSVP DEADLINE IS MARCH 31st

Cap Decorating Event

Friday, April 14th from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in TDU Clubhouse

Bring your grad cap and join your fellow classmates at a craft event. Decorate your cap and gown, then submit your design into the Cap Decorating Contest! The 1st place winner will receive $100 gift card to the JMU Bookstore.

Craft supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies!

Cap Decorating Contest Timeline

Submissions begin: March 21st

Submissions close: April 20th

Voting: April 21st through April 30th

Winners Announced: May 1st

Senior Candle Lighting and Toast

Friday, April 21st from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Festival Lawn (Rain location: Festival Lower Drum)

Join the JMU Alumni Association on Festival Lawn to take part in JMU's oldest Madison Tradition, Senior Candle Lighting and Toast. During the event, members from the Class of 2023 will be officially inducted into the JMU Alumni Association during a brief candle lighting and pinning ceremony.

Following the program, we will welcome the newest members of the Alumni family with a champagne toast.

This event takes place as part of JMU's reunion weekend and members of the Class of 1973, Madison's 50th Reunion Class, will be in attendance to help welcome the newest graduates.

Walkups welcome, but must register to receive a FREE senior gift.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres and champagne toast included. Cash bar available.

*Must be 21+ and provide a photo ID to consume champagne. Please also bring your JAC card.

Senior Day Downtown

Thursday, April 27th - Registration from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Court Square, Harrisonburg

Get special discounts at your favorite stores and restaurants located in Downtown Harrisonburg. You must stop by the registration table to obtain a special armband to display downtown.

Continue to check our website for a list of participating businesses. Businesses will honor special discounts the entire evening, until close.

WEAR YOUR JMU GEAR!

Senior Sunset

Thursday, May 4th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Festival Lawn (weather permitting)

Watch the sunset as a class, one last time on campus!

Join us at Festival Lawn for pizza, conversation, and to soak up one of the last sunsets in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

RSVP DEADLINE IS MAY 1ST!

Grad Bash

Friday, May 5th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in Atlantic Union Bank Center

WEAR YOUR JMU GEAR! Class of 2023 photo and celebratory streamer toss at 6:30 p.m.

Come celebrate with your friends and fellow graduates in Atlantic Union Bank Center! This event will be a ticketed event. This event is a FREE event for the senior class. At Grad Bash:

  • Games - Yard Games, Bingo, Corn Hole Tournament
  • FOOD! - see full list below
  • Photo opportunities
  • AND MORE!

No RSVP required for games prior to the event. There will be a sign-up sheet for the corn hole tournament at Grad Bash. Seating for Bingo will be first come, first serve. We will call Bingo at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Club!

Graduates, we need your help! Submit your favorite memories to display on the video board AND song requests for the playlist at Grad Bash.

Food Information:

  • Strite's Donuts
  • Tenders, Love & Chicken
  • Smiley's Ice Cream
  • Hot Dog Bar
  • Nacho Bar
  • Dessert Bar
  • JMU Mocktails and Fountain Beverages

RSVP DEADLINE IS MONDAY, MAY 1ST AT NOON!

Questions? Email: jmugrad@jmu.edu

COMMENCEMENT TICKETING REMINDER!

COMMENCEMENT TICKETING BEGINS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21ST AT NOON. TICKETING CLOSES ON MONDAY, MAY 1ST AT NOON.

Graduates can reserve up to six guest tickets and will need to obtain a graduate ticket for entry into Atlantic Union Bank Center.

Graduates will need to obtain tickets, not guests as it is tied to your student account on JMU Athletic Ticketing. Should you have questions, please email jmugrad@jmu.edu or athletic-ticket@jmu.edu .

Congrats Class of 2023!

Please visit the commencement website to view additional information related to the ceremonies.

Graduates, we encourage you to share commencement information with your guests. Guests and family members wishing to join our newsletter subscription, click here. All editions will be sent via email. Graduates, you automatically are on the list to receive the newsletters, therefore you do not need to sign up.

Go Dukes!

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