Commencement 2010 is fast approaching; I look forward to greeting you, your family and friends as we celebrate your success at Hampden-Sydney College and your plans for the future.  

This web page was developed to provide information to assist you in verifying your completion of the prerequisites for graduation and thereby assuring you an enjoyable and special day. If you have any questions, please call the Events Office at (434) 223-6114.

I look forward to seeing you and your family on May 8-9. In the meantime, best of luck with your final coursework and exams. I am confident that the your efforts at Hampden-Sydney College have prepared you for many opportunities and, that no matter where your path may take you, you will always come back to your home here on The Hill.

5-5:30 p.m.        Baccalaureate Service on Venable Lawn.
*Handicapped parking is reserved in front of Johns Auditorium along Via Sacra.
*Rain Plan -- Kirby Field House

5:30-7 p.m.    Reception for seniors and their parents at Middlecourt, home of President Christopher B. Howard and Mrs. Barbara N. Howard.

7-8:30 p.m.    Buffet dinner for students, parents, and guests in Pannill Commons. The dinner will be $9.80 per person.

7:30-9:30 a.m.    Continental Breakfast served in Pannill Commons will be $5.70 per person.

10 a.m.        Commencement Ceremony
Commencement Ceremony on the lawn of historic Venable Hall, with a luncheon to follow at Chalgrove Lake. Ushers will be distributing programs and will be happy to provide information.
*Handicapped parking is available in the marked areas immediately behind Venable Hall. (No parking on Via Sacra)
*Rain Plan -- Kirby Field House, with the luncheon to follow in Pannill Commons, Settle Hall.

12 noon-2 p.m.    Commencement Lunch served on the lawn of Chalgrove Lake. No tickets necessary.
*Rain plan -- Lunch will be served in Settle Hall with buffet lines on the main and lower levels.

 

No through traffic will be permitted on Via Sacra from 9 a.m. until after the conclusion of Commencement. There will be no parking along Via Sacra during this time.

• EXIT INTERVIEW WITH DEAN HERDEGEN
  Each year it is custom for each senior to meet with the Dean of the Faculty in an exit interview. The interview can be scheduled during the final semester and provides the College with comments and other feedback about individual experiences at Hampden-Sydney College. The senior's comments are confidential; the information is compiled and contributes to the plans for the future of the College.

  Please call the Office of the Dean of the Faculty (434) 223-6112 to arrange a convenient time for an appointment.
  
  

• FINANCIAL AID AND LOAN PROGRAMS
  A student who has borrowed from the College is required to participate in a financial aid exit interview. Notices will be sent to students in mid-April if such counseling sessions apply. Please contact Lynn Clements at (434) 223-6275 (Stafford Loan programs) or Shirley Robertson at (434) 223-6308 (Booker-Stebbins or Perkins Loan program), if you have any questions.
  
  
• BUSINESS OFFICE
  Students must have all financial obligations settled with the College before they may receive their diploma or have transcripts released. Please call Cindy Jones, Student Accounts Manager, at (434) 223-6223 if you have any questions regarding financial obligations.
  
  
• OFFICIAL ROOM CHECK OUT
  Seniors should make an appointment with their RA to complete official check-out. Rooms should be clean and free of debris or personal property. Failure to check out of your room with the RA will result in a $50 fine in addition to any charges for debris or damage.

  Seniors who wish to remain in their rooms through Commencement weekend should obtain approval from Dean Lawson by Monday, May 3. Students with access to their rooms through the weekend must be checked out by 8:00 pm on Sunday, May 9, following Commencement.
  

Bob McDonald
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer

Bob McDonald is the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble. With nearly 30 years of brand-building, market development, global business unit and global operations leadership experience across the Company and throughout the world, he is the most broadly experienced CEO in P&G history.

• Baccalaureate, Kirby Field House
• Senior reception, Tiger Inn
• Commencement Ceremony, Kirby Field House
• Commencement luncheon, Settle Hall on main and lower levels

The College has arranged for Via Video, of Cornelius, NC, to produce a video of the weekend events. They are still taking orders; call 1-800-860-8273.  Cost: $55 for DVD or 2 for $75; Credit Cards Accepted.

In addition, the College has arranged for Grad Images to take pictures of each senior as he receives his diploma, and of each student receiving an award. Proofs of these pictures will be sent to you in the weeks following Commencement. You are under no obligation to purchase photographs. Register with Grad Images by clicking below.

The College hopes that parents will view this milestone event as an opportunity to make a gift in honor of your son's graduation. This is a wonderful way to acknowledge your son's accomplishment.

Congratulations to your son on his graduation and to you on your graduation from college expenses! For your convenience, you may use the online gift form to make your gift to the College.

Each year the senior class presents a gift to the College. The Class of 2010 is designating their senior gift to an annual scholarship in honor of Dorotha J. “Dottie” Fahrner. The goals are to raise $5,000 and establish an annual scholarship for a student with excellent academic standing and with financial needs. All seniors are encouraged to participate. If you have not yet given to the Senior Class Gift but would like to, please contact Willis Davis ‘10 or Jimmy Wood ‘10, Senior Campaign Chairmen. You may also use the online gift form and designate it to the annual scholarship in honor of Dorotha J. Fahrner . All seniors who contribute to the Class Gift will be listed in the 2010 Commencement Program.

updated 12-15-2009