Candlelight Ceremony

Arrival

Students should plan to arrive at the University Forum by 8:15 p.m.  Students will gather at the University Forum just prior to the start of the Candlelight Ceremony. Please direct your parents, families, supporters, and other guests should proceed to Boatwright Library hill where they will be able to view the ceremony and the fireworks by 8:30 p.m.

Attire

Attire is up to whatever the student feels comfortable in, but most students wear business casual attire for this event. 

Accessibility

There are stairs involved in getting from the University Forum level to the lake level. If a student needs assistance, please contact the Center for Student Involvement in advance and arrangements can be made for a student to fully participate.  

Please note that there is a firework display, which contains flashing lights and loud noises.

Candlelight Ceremony Program

Students can expect the ceremony to last around 45 minutes. Students will receive a lit candle as they arrive at the lake level, and will be marshaled around the lake. We ask that students stay in a single-file line as they circle the lake and listen to the directions of the student marshals. 

Inclement Weather

In the event of heavy rain, wind, or lightning, the event will be canceled; updates will be posted on our Instagram account and on our website should a cancellation become necessary.

Parents, families, and supporters are encouraged to arrive at 8:30 and invited to watch from in front of Boatwright Memorial Library Hill.

An elevator is located inside Tyler Haynes Commons that goes from the lake level to the Boatwright Library hill level. 

Please note that there is a firework display, which contains flashing lights and loud noises.