Commencement
Graduation exercises for the majority of the Class of 2024 were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4th, in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre of the Clayton Center for the Arts. The Commencement speaker will be Theresa Pierno of the National Parks Conservation Association. Pierno received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the College.
Graduation exercises for the Class of 2024 Softball and Baseball players were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6th, in the Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall of the Clayton Center for the Arts.
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate services were held Friday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. at the Clayton Center for the Arts, Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. Graduating seniors, their family and friends, and the College’s faculty and staff were all invited.
Graduation Items
Cap and Gowns may be purchased at the campus bookstore starting March 27. Cap and Gowns can be purchased at the bookstore anytime between March 27 and May 3. The Jostens company will be on campus March 27-28 to collect orders for class rings and invitations. Stoles and Cords are distributed from your advisors and other campus leaders.
Photography at Commencement
Professional Photos: PhotoPlay Studios will be taking photos of the graduating seniors at Commencement. Photos available for purchase include shots of individual graduates receiving their diplomas from the president and a photo of the entire Class of 2023. Pre-ordering is not necessary. Proofs of the photos can be viewed online at www.photoplaystudios.com, and will be available for viewing by the afternoon of May 20th. PhotoPlay Studios offers several packages ranging in price up to to $29.95. Questions about photography should be directed to the photographers by calling 865-546-0977.
Class Photo: Graduates are to assemble at 8:45 a.m. on May 4 in the Clayton Center for the Arts for the Class of 2024 photo.
StageClip Videos: The College’s Advancement Office is partnering again with StageClip to provide personalized video clips for graduates to share on social media. Seniors should watch their my.maryvillecollege.edu accounts for an email that will provide details and instructions.
Parking & Security
Parking: Your state-issued disability placard is required for special parking considerations.
Security: There will be heightened security for this event. In the case of any emergency, please alert security immediately at (865) 981-8112.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, Commencement will be moved to the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre inside the Clayton Center for the Arts. Seating will be by ticket only, 3 tickets per student (distributed during Graduation Rehearsal). All other guests may view the ceremony in the Alumni Gym where it will be broadcast live in high definition on a large screen. The decision to move inside will be announced on the Maryville College website before 6:00 a.m. on May 4th. Seniors will be able to pick up tickets during graduation rehearsal on Friday, May 3rd (a photo ID will be required to pick up tickets and they must be signed for).