University Activities
63rd Commencement - Sunday, May 19, 2013
This is the official site for information pertaining to Fairfield University's 63rd Commencement Ceremonies.
Undergraduate Commencement FAQ
Graduate Commencement FAQ
Undergaduate School Commencement Receptions
Saturday, May 18, 2013
2-3:30 p.m.
Each school at Fairfield University will host an undergaduate reception on Sat. May 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., before the Baccalaurate Mass at 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Graduates, along with their family and friends, are invited to attend their school's reception to meet and mingle with Deans and faculty members.
School reception locations:
College of Arts & Sciences: Lawn area in front of McCormick Hall
School of Nursing: Lawn next to the Barone Campus Center
School of Engineering: Alumni House
Dolan School of Business: Quick Center and Walsh Gallery
Graduate Student Commencement Receptions
Students who will be graduating in May from Fairfield's graduate programs are invited, with their family and friends, to attend the commencement receptions hosted by their school/program. It is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with Deans and faculty and celebrate graduation. Below are the dates, times and locations where graduate receptions will be held.
School of Nursing
Saturday, May 18; 10-12 Noon; held at the lawn next to the Barone Campus Center
RSVP to kborelli@fairfield.eduSchool of Engineering
Saturday, May 18; 2-3:30 p.m.; held at Alumni House
RSVP to acestelot@fairfield.eduGraduate School of Education and Allied Professions
Thursday, May 16; 6 p.m.; held at the Alyosius P. Kelley, S.J. Center
RSVP to graded@fairfield.eduCharles F. Dolan School of Business
Graduate students and their family and friends, who completed their programs in August 2012, January 2013, or May 2013 are invited.
Tuesday, May 14; 6:30-8 p.m.; held in the DSB Dining Room
RSVP to bdusenbery@fairfield.edu
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December 2012
Dear Fairfield University degree candidates:
On Sunday, May 19, 2013, Fairfield University will hold its Commencement exercises. The ceremony for undergraduates will be at 9:30 a.m. and the graduate ceremony at 3 p.m. - both ceremonies will be held on Bellarmine Lawn. For the University, this marks a milestone in that it will be the institution's 63rd commencement. More importantly, for all of you, this is a moment to acknowledge years of hard work and sacrifice along with what has, hopefully, been a time of transformation.
This Commencement is an important ending and an exciting new beginning. Speaking on behalf of our Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, I hope that your educational experience at Fairfield has led you to know yourself better and that you have developed a passion for lifelong learning. For it is only through that passion that you will continue to learn, question and analyze - all hallmarks of an individual who is especially equipped to contribute to the social and economic well-being of their communities and the world.
In addition to our Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 19, I invite you to join our community for the Baccalaureate Mass that will be held in Alumni Hall at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Prior to Commencement weekend, look forward to a number of celebratory activities during Senior Week for our undergraduate students as well as special school-based events for both undergraduates and graduates that will offer opportunities to further engage with faculty and classmates prior to the next phase of your Fairfield experience when you become alumni of this special and distinctive institution.
As we move towards the middle of this academic year, I, as President, want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your successful accomplishments. All of us at Fairfield University look forward to celebrating with you this wonderful occasion.
Sincerely,
President