Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Graduates!
CONGRATULATIONS on being a Spring 2024 prospective graduate at Alcorn State University. This year’s Spring Commencement Exercises will be held Saturday, May 11th in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. The first ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. (Golden Class, Graduate School, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, and School of Nursing). The second ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. (College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education and Psychology).
The University will continue to enforce safety protocols to protect the health and safety of the campus community. Face coverings are strongly encouraged for venues when in small groups or in close proximity to others.
If your future plans include graduate school, please consider applying to one of the exciting graduate programs at Alcorn State University.
This page will serve as your primary source of information for commencement updates.
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | |
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| College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Graduate Recognition Program (Reception immediately following.) |
Tuesday, April 30 6:00 p.m. |
Agriculture Extension and Research Complex: Ray Johnson Auditorium | |
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School of Education and Psychology |
Wednesday, May 8 1:00 pm. |
Oakland Memorial Chapel | |
| Cap & Gown Pick-up | Wednesday, May 8 12 noon – 3:00 p.m. |
E. E. Simmons Gymnasium | |
| Baccalaureate Service |
Thursday, May 9 10:00 a.m. |
Oakland Memorial Chapel | |
| Cap & Gown Pick-up | Thursday, May 9 12 noon – 4:00 p.m. |
E. E. Simmons Gymnasium | |
| Commencement Rehearsal |
Friday, May 10 10:00 a.m. |
Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex | |
| Cap & Gown Pick-up | Friday, May 10 Immediately following the commencement rehearsal until 3:00 p.m. |
E. E. Simmons Gymnasium | |
| Commissioning Ceremony |
Friday, May 10 1:30 p.m. |
Rudolph Waters Classroom Building Auditorium | |
| School of Nursing Undergraduate Pinning and Graduate Hooding Ceremony |
Friday, May 10 |
Natchez Convention Center 211 Main Street Natchez, MS 39120 |
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| Commencement Day |
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Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex | |
| Diploma | Diplomas will be mailed within two weeks to the address provided on the graduate’s application for degree. |
Becoming A Brave Alumnus
As a graduate of Alcorn State University you are a member of a special community.