Commencement

Congratulations Class of 2024

Congratulations Class of 2024!

Commencement marks a significant milestone in your academic journey, and we look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion with you. Avail yourselves to the information below to make the most of your Commencement Weekend and create lasting memories with your fellow graduates. We welcome your families to campus and pray the very best for all your future endeavors!

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2024 Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 3

5-6:30 p.m.

Commencement Eve Dinner

Alexander Dining Hall

  • This event is for traditional undergraduate students and their families. 
  • Registration is required to attend.

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.
Nathan Eshelman

Speaker: Dr. Nathan Eshelman

Author and pastor of the Orlando Reformed Presbyterian Church

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Saturday, May 4

10 a.m.

Undergraduate Commencement

Reeves Stadium

  • Gates to the stadium will open at 8 am.
  • 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.
Dr. Rosaria Butterfield

Speaker: Dr. Rosaria Butterfield

Author, speaker, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University.

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In case of rain, commencement will be moved indoors to Metheny Fieldhouse.


Undergraduate Reception

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

 3 p.m.

Adult and Graduate Commencement

Metheny Fieldhouse

  • Doors to the Fieldhouse will open at 2 p.m.
  • Graduates should gather in Old Main John White Chapel at 2 p.m. for instructions wearing their regalia.
  • Honors pictures will be taken at 1:50 p.m. in John White Chapel.
  • Adult and Graduate Commencement will be livestreamed.
  • Submit a special accommodations request if accessibility requirements are needed.
William Starke

Speaker: Rev. William McDonald Starke

Geneva College Registrar, Minister, Anglican Church in North America

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Adult and Graduate Reception

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

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

Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Reeves Field

Other Undergraduate Commencement Events:

Spring semester 2024 is full of fun events for graduating seniors.  See list below for more information.

Senior Launch (Undergraduate)

Saturday, January 13
9-4 p.m.

Skye Lounge

100 Days to Graduation Celebration

Thursday, January 25
6-8 p.m.

Benedum Room 

Grad Finale

Wednesday, April 3
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

Benedum Room

Senior Send-Off Dinner (Undergraduate)

Thursday, May 2
6 p.m.

Connoquenessing Country Club (Ellwood City, PA)

Legacy Pinning Ceremony (for legacy families)

Friday, May 3
4 p.m.

Skye Lounge

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

Helpful Links

 

Map and Directions to 3200 College Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Cap and Gown Information

The deadline (February 21) to order your cap and gown online has passed.

Caps/gowns/tassels will be available for purchase in the Campus Store beginning April 4.

Please contact Sarah Detrow sdetrow@slingshotedu.com or call 724-847-6596 with any questions.