Commencement

Congratulations Class of 2025
Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Reeves Stadium

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Graduate and Adult Commencement

Graduate and Adult Commencement

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3 p.m.

Metheny Fieldhouse

Order Cap and Gown by March 27 Letter to Graduate & Adult Families

2025 Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 9, 2025

5-6:30 p.m.

Commencement Eve Dinner

Alexander Dining Hall

  • This event is for traditional undergraduate students and their families.
  • This is a ticketed event. 
Commencement Eve Dinner is sold out - no more tickets are available.

7 p.m.

Baccalaureate

Metheny Fieldhouse

  • All graduates and their guests are welcome to participate in this worship service.
  • Graduates should gather by 6:30 p.m. in Merriman Gym in Metheny Fieldhouse wearing their regalia.
  • Baccalaureate will be livestreamed. 
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.
More about Baccalaureate
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Speaker: Daniel Howe

Daniel Howe is the founding pastor of Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church in Riverside, Rhode Island and author of Worship, Feasting, Rest, Mercy: The Christian Sabbath (Grassmarket Press, 2023).

More About Daniel Howe
Saturday, May 10, 2025

10 a.m.

Undergraduate Commencement

Reeves Stadium

  • Gates to the stadium will open at 8 am.
  • In case of rain, commencment will be moved indoors to Metheny Fieldhouse. 
  • Graduates should gather in Old Main John White Chapel at 8:45 a.m. for instructions wearing their regalia.
  • Class officer and honors pictures will be taken at 8 a.m. in Skye Lounge.
  • Undergraduate commencement will be livestreamed.
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.

Undergraduate Reception

Light refreshments will be served in tents on campus immediately following the ceremony.  See the commencement program for locations.

Speaker: Rev. Joel E. Kim

Rev. Kim has taught New Testament at Westminster Seminary California since 2005 and in 2017 was appointed as the fourth president of WSC. He has served the global church through agencies such as the Southeast Asia Partnership, and, among other notable leadership positions, he chairs the Candidates and Credentials Committee of the Korean Southwest Presbytery of the PCA. More About Rev. Joel E. Kim

 3 p.m.

Adult and Graduate Commencement

Metheny Fieldhouse

  • Doors to the Fieldhouse will open at 2 p.m.
  • Graduates should gather in Merriman Gym in Metheny Fieldhouse at 2 p.m. for instructions wearing their regalia.
  • Honors pictures will be taken at 1:50 p.m. Please meet at the entrance of Merriman Gym. 
  • Adult and Graduate Commencement will be livestreamed.
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.

Adult and Graduate Reception

Light refreshments will be served in tents on campus immediately following the ceremony. See the commencement program for locations.

Speaker: Dr. James K. Matta

Dr. James (Jim) K. Matta, Sr. is the Program Director of the Master of Arts in Counseling Program at Geneva College. He also serves as the coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track.

More About Dr. James K. Matta

For questions on Commencement Weekend, please contact Cathy Schlachter at cschlach@geneva.edu or call 724-847-6605.

Other Undergraduate Commencement Events:

Spring semester 2025 is full of fun events for graduating seniors.  Many require registration and have deadlines. 

Senior Launch (Undergraduate)

Senior Launch is a one-day event that prepares seniors for the transition into life after college. We'll be covering topics such as:

  • Navigating transition
  • What to know about entering professional and graduate school life
  • Building and maintaining relationships
  • Understanding bills and budgeting
  • All seniors graduating in May 2025 through Dec. 2025 are welcome!

*For more info, contact the Center for Calling and Career at (724) 847-6572 or calling@geneva.edu

Sat., January 18, 2025
9-4 p.m.

Skye Lounge

100 Days to Graduation Celebration

 

*For more info, contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (724) 847-6590 or alumni@geneva.edu.

Thurs., January 30, 2025

Benedum Room 

Grad Finale

 

*For more info, contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (724) 847-6590 or alumni@geneva.edu.

Wed., April 2, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

Benedum Room

Senior Send-Off Dinner (Undergraduate)

 

Register at www.geneva.edu/senior-send-off

Thurs., May 8, 2025

6 - 8 p.m.

Connoquenessing Country Club

Legacy Pin Ceremony (for legacy families)

 

The Office of Alumni Engagement welcomes graduating Legacy Students and their families to enjoy a time of celebration with a special pin ceremony and light refreshments.

 

Register at www.geneva.edu/alumni/registration/legacy-pin

Fri., May 9, 2025
4 p.m.

Skye Lounge

 

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