Commencement Information
School of Law commencement ceremonies
Saturday, May 17, 2008
10:00 a .m.
Conferring of Degrees for the School of Law, Chapel of the Resurrection
Commencement speaker: John F. Sandner, retired chairman of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
No tickets are required and seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Graduates and faculty will form for the procession at 9:30 a.m. at the chapel.
11:00 a.m.
Reception for School of Law graduates, Community Room, Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, immediately following the Conferring of Degrees
Driving directions and parking information
Directions to Valparaiso University campus
Parking shuttle
A parking shuttle service will be provided to people attending commencement ceremonies. Shuttles will run to the Chapel from the campus parking lot south of the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, the lot south of Kretzmann Hall and the lot northwest of the Valparaiso Union.
Shuttle service will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will also be offered at the conclusion of the event.
Persons with special needs
Drivers of vehicles transporting persons with physical disabilities may drop off passengers at a turnaround on the north side of Chapel of the Resurrection.
Special areas are designated for guests in wheelchairs, who may be accompanied by one escort. Special seating and a sign language interpreter also are available for the hearing impaired. Ushers will direct guests wishing these services to the seating area. To reserve a place in these areas, write to:
Allyson Baughman
Office of Alumni Relations, Loke Hall
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Other commencement-related events (including graduate & undergraduate ceremonies)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
6:30 p.m. Graduation Honors Recital, Duesenberg Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m. Catholic Mass, St. Teresa of Avila Student Center
8:00 p.m. Holy Communion for graduates, parents, friends, and members of the University community, Chapel of the Resurrection
Sunday, May 18, 2008
10:00 a.m. Baccalaureate Service, Chapel of the Resurrection
11:00 a.m. Receptions for graduates and their families at various campus locations
1:30 p.m. Conferring of undergraduate and graduate degrees, Athletics-Recreation Center
Future School of Law Commencement Dates
Mid-year commencement
December 14, 2008 - Undergraduate, graduate and law degree candidates
Spring Commencement
May 23, 2009 - School of Law degree candidates