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Cords of Distinction

Organization: Student Life. Categories: Commencement, Student Life, Special Events, Display Board, EMU Engage, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Event Locator: 2025-AANLAH. Friday, April 24, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM. Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area, Seminary Building, Room 220 Gathering Area.

Counseling Commissioning Rehearsal

Organization: MA in Counseling. Categories: Commencement. Event Locator: 2026-AANLKW. Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel.

Commencement Rehearsal

Organization: President's Office. Categories: Commencement. Event Locator: 2025-AANJNP. Friday, May 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Lehman Auditorium, Room 102.

Natural Sciences Senior Breakfast

Graduates in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medical lab science, environmental science, and public health are invited to this breakfast gathering - a time for fellowship and celebrating accomplishments together.  Rain location: Park Cabin. Organization: Biology Dept. Categories: Commencement, Special Events. Event Locator: 2025-AANLBH. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Park Cabin, 101, Park Cabin, Fire Pit, Pavilion.

Counseling Commissioning

Organization: MA in Counseling. Categories: Commencement. Event Locator: 2026-AANLKX. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Seminary Building, Room 213 Kitchenette, Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area, Seminary Building, Room 220 Gathering Area.

UG Nurses' Pinning and Commissioning

Organization: Nursing Dept. Categories: Commencement. Event Locator: 2025-AANKTF. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Lehman Auditorium, Room 102.

DASS Reception

Organization: Seminary. Categories: Commencement. Event Locator: 2025-AANLDJ. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Discipleship Center, Room 101.

B&L Dinner for Grads

Organization: Business & Econ Dept. Categories: Commencement. Event Locator: 2025-AANCNJ. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Northlawn, Room 006 West Dining Room.

Donning of the Kente Cloth

The Donning of the Kente Cloth is an annual cultural achievement ceremony held at EMU since 2015. The ceremony celebrates the graduation of students who recognize their African roots by presenting them with a stole made of Ghanaian Kente cloth. At EMU, we also celebrate graduates who identify with any ethnic groups, tribes, and/or nationalities. These students may choose to wear a satin flag sash representing the colors of their group. Organization: International Student Services. Categories: Commencement, Special Events. Event Locator: 2025-AANKSZ. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. University Commons, Room 170 Main Stage Theater.

Seminary Graduate Recognition

Dinner and Recognition for Seminary Graduates. Invitation Only. Organization: Seminary. Categories: Commencement, Graduate/Seminary. Event Locator: 2025-AANKTG. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Graduate Celebration and Sending

Organization: President's Office. Categories: Commencement. Event Locator: 2025-AANLDK. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Lehman Auditorium, Room 102.

Commencement

Organization: President's Office. Categories: Commencement. Event Locator: 2025-AANLDM. Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. University Commons, Room 120A Yoder Arena, University Commons, Room 120B, University Commons, Room 120C.