Olivet College will honor the Class of 2011 with graduation exercises on May 21, 2011. 

A Baccalaureate service will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at the Olivet Congregational Church. Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 21, in The Cutler Event Center. 

Rehearsal for graduates

• Commencement rehearsal is Friday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Mott Auditorium.
• Instructions regarding marching order, seating and program details will be covered at this event.
• Bring your cap and gown with you so you can prepare for Baccalaureate, which immediately follows.

Baccalaureate

• Baccalaureate is Friday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Olivet Congregational Church; line-up starts at 4 p.m. in the lower level of the Mott Academic Center.
• Traditionally, the Baccalaureate ceremony is designed by members of the senior class to be a blessing on our graduates. 
• A faculty speaker elected by the graduating class will address the seniors at this event. 

Commencement

• Commencement begins at 1 p.m. at The Cutler Event Center; line-up for graduates begins at noon in the Wrestling Room.
• The Olivet College Bookstore will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• You will receive your diploma and hood at this event. 
• A professional photographer will take pictures of you which may be ordered at a later date.

Parking

• Parking is available in numerous lots adjacent to the Cutler Athletic Complex. Parking will be marked the day of commencement.

Handicapped accessibility or special needs

• The Cutler Event Center is a handicapped accessible facility. 
• Limited handicapped accessible parking is available in the lot adjacent to the football stadium home bleachers. A State of Michigan disability parking placard or license plate is required for access to this area.
• Special seating is available for guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Due to space restrictions, only one family member is allowed to escort the guest.
• An sign language interpreter will be available (located on the commencement platform) and special seating will be provided for those who are hearing impaired.
• Hearing- and visually-impaired guests are permitted in the VIP seating area with one guest.
• To make arrangements for special needs, please contact Diane Kirkham, at (269) 749-7618.

Graduates can obtain further information about Commencement activities by visiting the Blackboard website.

Please contact Diane Kirkham in the Office of the Provost by calling
(269) 749-7618 if you have more concerns or questions regarding Commencement.