Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate is a faith-based service that is student led and held on May 12th at 5 p.m. in Toney Auditorium in Willingham Hall.

Students will process behind the Pipe and Drum Band through Cruz Plaza to Jesse Mercer Plaza on the way to Toney Auditorium

RSVP

Students must RSVP for the event no later than May 8 by filling out the form at this link.

Schedule

The schedule for Baccalaureate is as follows:

• 4:15 p.m. – Students will sign in and line up in Penfield Hall. Students will be dressed in regalia.
• 4:50 p.m. – Students will process behind the Pipe and Drum Band through Cruz plaza to Jesse Mercer plaza on the way to Toney Auditorium.
• 5 p.m. – Baccalaureate will begin in Toney Auditorium.
• 6-8 p.m. – Students and family members are invited to the Reunion Zero celebration on the Historic Quad.

Guests

Currently, there are no limitations on the number of guests. However, guest seating in the auditorium will be limited to a first come, first served basis. Family and guests should be seated before 4:45 pm.

Rain Plan

In case of rain, you will be notified of additional instructions by email on the day of the ceremony.

Disability Accommodations

• Students needing accommodations should contact the Access and Accommodation Office by calling 478-301-2810 or email access@mercer.edu no later than May 7. (Please do not use this email or phone number for RSVPs.)
• Family members/guests should use the same contact information as above.

Questions

Please email studentaffairs@mercer.edu or call (478) 301-2685 for questions.