Southwestern College Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 7, at 2:30 p.m., in Richard L. Jantz Stadium. 

Class of 2023 Commencement activities include:

Friday, May 5:

• 12-1 p.m.—Business division reception, Mossman 134

Saturday, May 6:

• 11 a.m.-noon—Performing Arts division reception, Darbeth lawn
• 2:30-4 p.m.—Natural Science and Mathematics division reception, Welcome Center patio
• 3-4 p.m.—Communications, Computer Science, and English division reception, lower level of the Christy Administration Building.

Sunday, May 7:

• 10 a.m.—Order of the Mound ceremony and reception at the Cole Mound Plaza (recognition of students graduating in the top 10% of the class and meeting guidelines stated in the college catalog).
• 10:50 a.m.— Class of 2023 Baccalaureate service, Grace United Methodist Church, 320 College St.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m.—Professional Studies reception, Roy L. Smith dining hall.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m.—Education division reception, Deets Library.
• 2:30 p.m.—Commencement ceremony and graduate hooding for main campus and professional studies students, Richard L. Jantz Stadium. 

The 2023 Commencement activities will be live streamed on closed circuit television on the Southwestern campus as well as online at the Southwestern College YouTube channel.  Viewing location on campus will be in Richardson Performing Arts Center.  

Parking for graduation day will be available for persons with handicap permits in the parking lot between Christy Administration Building and Roy L. Smith Student Center.  Security personnel will assist in finding parking and by providing rides on golf carts. 

In case of inclement weather, the decision to move the commencement exercises indoors will be posted on www.sckans.edu/campus and on social media sites.

For more information call (620) 229-6223 or go to www.sckans.edu/commencement.