Saturday, April 30, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m.
Shaw Family Auditorium, 1 University Place, Lamoni IA 50140
The ceremony will be live-streamed and available on-demand at graceland.edu/Live
Presented by Campus Ministries, Baccalaureate is a service of blessing on the graduates. All graduates, their family and friends are invited to attend. The annual Student Life Award is presented, along with recognition for student-led on-campus ministry through InSpire.
Note that although we encourage everyone to take part in this special service, attendance is not mandatory.
Saturday, April 30, 2022 @ 8 p.m.
Newcom Great Room, 1 University Place, Lamoni IA 50140
President Draves invites all graduates, and their family and friends, to a reception honoring of the Class of 2022! Graduates, be sure to pick up your special gift!
Sunday, May 1, 2022 @ 10 a.m.
Morden Center, 1 University Place, Lamoni IA 50140
The ceremony will be live-streamed and available on-demand at graceland.edu/Live
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! The commencement address will be given by Dr. Matthew Naylor, President and CEO of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
All candidates for graduation will assemble in the in the lobby of the Shaw Center at 6 p.m.
Graduates with last names that begin with A-L will assemble in the north corridor and M-Z in the south corridor. Proper attire will include mortarboards (caps) and gowns with appropriate dress clothes. You are encouraged to press your gown with a very cool iron. Special instructions for marching, standing and handling mortarboards will be given in your assembly group. PLEASE BE PROMPT.
Candidates for graduation will assemble in the lobby of the Shaw Center at 9 a.m.
Please rise and be seated as directed during the ceremony. It is not necessary that you sit in any particular order. All candidates will be asked to rise for the conferring of degrees. You will then move as directed with your card, handing it to David Schaal as you cross the stage area. You will receive your empty diploma cover and return to your seat. The Registrar’s Office will conduct an audit of your graduation requirements after final grades are posted. If complete, your diploma will be mailed to you shortly thereafter.
When exiting the stage, take care that the sleeve of your gown does not catch on the handrail, causing you to fall. A Student Marshal will be there to assist.
Following the ceremony, exit well past the Morden Center toward the Administration Building, to leave room for others behind you who are also trying to exit.
All seating is first-come, first-served. Those in need of special seating accommodations should enter Morden Center through the front or rear doors and ask an usher for assistance.
A professional photographer will be taking photos of each graduate who crosses the stage during the ceremony. The photographer will email information directly to you for your convenience in ordering.
Parents and families will be able to watch the Commencement ceremony live (and on-demand) by going to graceland.edu/Live.
Guests are asked to comply with Graceland’s Covid policies while on-campus.
Masks are optional (though still recommended in areas where social distancing is not possible).
At this time, there are no guest limits or tickets required for attendance.
These guidelines are subject to change.
Dear Graceland University graduate/family,
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Graceland University. The deadline for ordering your cap and gown is April 6, 2022. You may have orders shipped to your campus mailbox, your home address, or other address of your choice. If you have questions, please contact the Graceland Lamoni Spirit Shop at 800.308.5997.
Cap and gown regalia is required to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
SHIPPING: $7.75. For orders received after April 6, shipping is $14.95. All orders will be charged 7% sales tax.
Please allow three weeks for delivery.
| ITEM | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree – cap, gown & tassel | $42.75 |
| Master’s degree – cap, gown, tassel & hood | $81.50 |
| DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) – eight-sided tam, gown, tassel & hood | $123.00 |
| Cap only | $7.00 |
| Tassel only | $6.00 |
| Master’s hood only | $34.00 |
| Eight-sided tam only (DNP only) | $27.00 |
| DNP hood only | $38.00 |
| Package Items | Price |
|---|---|
| Package #1 – ECONOMY (Includes 25 Personalized Announcements, 25 Envelope Seals, 25 Tissue Inserts) |
$99.50 |
| Package #2 – GRADUATE (Includes 25 Personalized Announcements, 25 Envelope Seals, 25 Thank You Notes) |
$111.25 |
| Package #3 – DELUXE (Includes 25 Personalized Announcements, 25 Envelope Seals, 1 Premium Appreciation Certificate) |
$117.50 |
| Ala-Carte Items | Price |
|---|---|
| HJSmartShare (25 pack) | $21.99 |
| Personalized announcements with double envelopes (25 pack) | $78.50 |
| Additional announcements (5 pack) | $15.75 |
| Thank you notes (25 pack) | $22.00 |
| Personalized note cards 205 pack) | $36.50 |
| Envelope seals (25 pack) | $10.75 |
| Premium appreciation certificate | $28.25 |
| Tissue inserts (package of 25) | $10.25 |
| Return address labels (package of 60) | $16.75 |
| Diploma Frames | price varies |
The Grad Team will capture each graduate who crosses the stage during the ceremony. Within a few days of the ceremony, you will receive a link via email to your photos.
For more information, visit www.TheGradTeam.com/events. Any questions may be addressed to gradteam@thegradteam.com.
Please do not contact the school with inquiries related to photographic service.
Graceland University diploma frames, clothing and gift items.
Special: Order your 10k gold class ring in the Spirit Shop and get $100 off. This offer is not available on-line.
Monday, April 25-Friday, April 29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Proceeds from the alumni brick plaza support the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund, which exists for the sole purpose of providing financial assistance to descendants of Graceland alumni.
Order today online or by contacting Alumni Programs at 866.484.3837 .
| DATE | MEAL | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 29 | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
7:30-9 a.m. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 5-7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 30 | Brunch Dinner |
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 1 | Brunch | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Adult: Breakfast – $8.00, Lunch – $8.25, Dinner – $8.50, Brunch – $8.50
Child: Breakfast – $7.00, Lunch – $7.25, Dinner – $7.50, Brunch – $7.50
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
| Friday, April 29 | 7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. (Grill) 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. (Taqueria) |
| Saturday, April 30 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Grill) 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. (Taqueria) |
| Sunday, May 1 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Grill) (Taqueria Closed) |
The small town of Lamoni fills up quickly around commencement weekend, be sure to plan ahead on where you and your family are looking to stay.
| BUSINESS | DISTANCE | WEBSITE |
|---|---|---|
| Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Lamoni, IA 641.784.4000 |
Website | |
| Peppermill Bed & Breakfast, Lamoni, IA 641.289.1086 |
Website | |
| Rodeway Inn, Lamoni, IA 641.784.7500 |
Website | |
| Eagles Landing, Eagleville, MO 660.867.5228 |
11 miles | |
| Little River Inn Motel, Leon, IA 641.446.4884 |
12 miles | Website |
| Lesanville Inn at Ramsey Farms, Mt. Ayr, IA 641.414.8550 |
18 miles | |
| Armstrong Guest House, Mt. Ayr, IA 641.344.5553 |
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| Charlie ‘n’ Jane’s B & B, Mt. Ayr, IA 641.464.2564 |
23 miles | |
| Mount Ayr Inn, Mt. Ayr, IA 641.464.3500 / 866.464.2093 |
23 miles | Website |
| Quality Inn & Suites, Bethany, MO 660.425.8006 |
25 miles | Website |
| Family Budget, Bethany, MO 660.425.7915 |
25 miles | |
| Super 8, Bethany, MO 660.240.0597 / 800.454.3213 |
25 miles | |
| Relax Inn, Osceola, IA 641.342.2123 / 888.315.2378 |
32 miles | Website |
| AmericInn of Osceola, Osceola, IA 641.342.9400 / 800.634.3444 |
32 miles | |
| Super 8, Osceola, IA 641.342.6594 / 800.454.3213 |
32 miles | |
| Quality Inn, Osceola, IA 641-342-6666 |
32 miles | Website |
| Evergreen Inn, Osceola, IA 641.342.3162 |
33 miles | Website |
| Blue Haven, Osceola, IA 641.342.2115 |
34 miles | |
| Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Osceola, IA *Ask for the Graceland rate. 641.342.9511 / 877.477.5253 |
34 miles | Website |
| Hotel Rea, Corydon, IA 641.895.6074 |
39 miles | Website |
| Nodyroc Motel, Corydon, IA 641.872.2533 |
39 miles | Website |
| Inn of the Six-Toed Cat, Allerton, IA 888.330.2605 / 641.873.4900 |
40 miles | Website |
RV camping spots are located in the parking lot southwest of Resch Science and Technology Hall.
No reservations accepted. All camping spots are on a first-come, first-served basis.
$15 per camper, per night suggested rate. Please deposit RV fees in the drop box located at the northwest corner of the west events parking lot.
Facilities include
| CAMPSITE | DISTANCE | WEBSITE |
|---|---|---|
| Nine Eagles State Park, Davis City, IA 641.442.2855 |
12 miles | Website |
| Ted’s RV Park, Davis City, IA 641.446.3080 |
12 miles | Website |
| Eagle Ridge RV Park, Eagleville, MO 660.867.5578 |
13 miles | Website |
| Poe Hollow Park or Fife’s Grove Park, Mt. Ayr, IA 641.464.2787 |
24 miles | Website |
