The Baccalaureate service on Friday evening enables us to worship together as an extended family. Later, as seniors march through the Rotunda of Dallas Hall for the tradition known as Rotunda Recessional, they mark the end of their undergraduate years and the beginning of their lifelong association with SMU as alumni.
On Saturday morning, the all-University Commencement Convocation assembles degree candidates from all of SMU's schools and professional programs. Moody Coliseum becomes transformed by the pageantry. Students and faculty in academic regalia march following the colorful banners of their respective schools, accompanied by music and applause from proud families. Our Commencement speakers provide words of timeless wisdom. The personal attention so important to SMU takes center stage at ceremonies later in the day, when the schools and departments individually recognize each graduate.
The spirit of community combined with our celebration of the individual is what makes SMU's Commencement a special time. We hope you will join us in May as we pay tribute to the achievements and potential of your loved ones, the 2012 graduates!
