Commencement
The Graduation exercises for the Class of 2026 are being held in Humphreys Court between Anderson Hall and Fayerweather Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. The Commencement speaker will be Jennifer Morris, the chief executive officer of The Nature Conservancy. Morris will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the College. An overflow viewing location in the Cooper Athletic Center will be open whether the ceremony is held outside or inside.
Baccalaureate
The Baccalaureate service for the Class of 2026 was held on Friday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre of the Clayton Center for the Arts. Ms. Jan Taylor gave the sermon entitled “As If It Were Nothing at All”.
Additional Details for Students and Families
Parking & Security
Parking: Your state-issued disability placard is required for special parking considerations.
Security: There will be heightened security for this event. In the case of any emergency, please alert security immediately at (865) 981-8112.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, Commencement will be moved to the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre inside the Clayton Center for the Arts. Seating will be by ticket only, 4 tickets per student (distributed during Graduation Rehearsal). All other guests may view the ceremony in the Cooper Athletic Center where it will be broadcast live in high definition on a large screen. The decision to move inside will be announced on the Maryville College website before 6:00 a.m. on May 9. Seniors will be able to pick up tickets during graduation rehearsal on Friday, May 8 (a photo ID will be required to pick up tickets and they must be signed for).
Photography at Commencement
Professional Photos: PhotoPlay Studios will be taking photos of the graduating seniors at Commencement. Photos available for purchase include shots of individual graduates receiving their diplomas from the president and a photo of the entire Class of 2025. Pre-ordering is not necessary. Proofs of the photos can be viewed online at www.photoplaystudios.com, and will be available for viewing by the afternoon of May 20th. PhotoPlay Studios offers several packages ranging in price up to to $29.95. Questions about photography should be directed to the photographers by calling 865-546-0977.
StageClip Videos: The College’s Advancement Office is partnering again with StageClip to provide personalized video clips for graduates to share on social media. Seniors should watch their my.maryvillecollege.edu accounts for an email that will provide details and instructions.
