Dates & Events

SCHEDULE OF IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS FOR SCHOOL OF LAW

COMMENCEMENT 2008

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Wednesday, February 13

COMMENCEMENT FEST & CAP AND GOWN ORDERS - 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Globe Room of the Cataldo Dining Hall (the CAT) 

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LAST DATE - No late fee assessed on cap & gown orders postmarket by this date.

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Tuesday, March 4 to Friday, April 18

LATE FEE OF $15 will be assessed on cap & gown orders postmarked this date and after.

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Saturday, April 18 through Commencement

LAST MINUTE CAP & GOWN ORDERS - These orders will be accepted based on availability.  Additional air shipping charges will apply.

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Mid-March

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS - will be mailed to your home address.

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Saturday, April ???

GRADUATION PARTY - details to follow

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Monday April 28 through Friday, May 9

EXAMINATION PERIOD

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Friday, May 2 and Monday, May 5

CAP & GOWN PICK-UP FOR STUDENTS - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,Martin Centre Dance Studio, PV 116

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Thursday, May 8

LAW/GRAD COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., McCarthey Athletic Center 

CAP & GOWN PICK-UP FOR STUDENTS - 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Martin Centre Dance Studio, PV 116

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Friday, May 9

SCHOOL OF LAW BACCALAUREATE MASS - 5:30 p.m. - St. Aloysius Church

CAP & GOWN PICK-UP FOR STUDENTS - 2:30 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Martin Centre Dance Studio, PV 116

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Saturday, May 10

CLASS PICTURE - 8:00 a.m. - in front of School of Law Building

GRADUATING LAW STUDENTS - LINE UP - no later than 8:30 am - the gym in The Martin Centre

ACADEMIC PROCESSION BEGINS - 9:15 a.m.

CEREMONY BEGINS - 9:30 a.m. in the McCarthey Athletic Center

AFTER CEREMONY

SOCIAL FOR GRADUATES, FACULTY AND FAMILIES - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lawn of the School of Law

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  • If you have any questions, please contact Susan Harmon in the School of Law at 509-323-5790 or by e-mail at: sharmon@lawschool.gonzaga.edu or Susie Prusch at 509-323-5571 or by e-mail at: prusch@gu.gonzaga.edu
  • Stop by the Gonzaga Bookstore in the COG to pick up those special souvenirs. The Bookstore will be open all week plus Saturday (May 5 through May 10, 2008) from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m..
  • Crosby Student Union and the Crosby Espresso Cafe will be open on Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m.. See Bing Crosby's gold and platinum records and relax with a latte.
  • If you plan to attend Commencement and you have special needs for seating (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.), please contact Susan Harmon no later than two weeks prior to Commencement (and earlier, if possible) so that we can make the necessary arrangements for you.