Commencement
At the end of the Fall and Spring semesters, PBA holds a Commencement ceremony for all graduates. Commencement is held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, just west of the PBA main campus.
SPRING 2012 COMMENCEMENT: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5.
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| Tues.,02/07/12 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Lassiter Student Center |
Grad Check-out
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| Tues., 02/21/12 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Lassiter Student Center |
Grad Check-out
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| Mon., 04/16/12 | 11 a.m. | Green Complex- Rubin Arena | Senior Day in Chapel |
| Tue., 04/17/12 | 11 a.m. | Rubin Arena | Senior Day in Chapel |
| Wed., 04/18/12 | 11 a.m. | Rubin Arena | Senior Day in Chapel |
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Thurs.,04/19/12
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11 a.m. | Rubin Arena | Senior Day in Chapel |
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Tues., 04/24/12
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11 a.m. | Rubin Arena |
Honors Chapel
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Tues.,05/01/12
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10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2nd fl Lassiter Student Center | Pick up cap & gown |
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Wed., 05/02/12
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10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2nd fl Lassiter Student Center |
Pick up cap & gown
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| Thurs.,05/03/12 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2nd fl Lassiter Student Center |
Pick up cap & gown
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| Fri., 05/04/12 | 1-2 p.m. | DeSantis Family Chapel | Rehearsal |
| Sat., 05/05/12 | 12:30 p.m. | PB County Convention Center | Arrival and line-up |
| Sat., 05/05/12 | 2 p.m. | PB County Convention Center | Commencement |
| Sat., 05/05/12 | Following ceremony | PB County Convention Center | Meet with faculty in each school |
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Commencement Quick Facts for Parents |
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Where exactly is the Convention Center and where do I park? The Palm Beach County Convention Center is located at 650 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach (33401). Free parking is available at the Convention Center.
Find out about hotel and accommodations, and airport and car rental information
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Do I need a ticket to attend graduation? Each student will receive 7 guest tickets at Grad Check-out. Tickets are required for guests, even children if they will be using a chair. Guests who require special seating (e.g. wheelchairs, etc.) should have their graduate contact the Office of the Registrar at (561) 803-2072 to make arrangements. Doors open and guests may be seated one hour before the event. All tickets will be distributed before the Commencement ceremony. Commencement is a ticketed event, so please do not invite guests for whom you do not have tickets. Please e-mail ticket questions Registrar@pba.edu.
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What about photographs and recordings of the ceremony?
Grad Images is the official photographer for Commencement. Two individual photos of each graduate are taken. The proofs are sent to each graduate offering the option of purchasing the photos directly from Grad Images. In addition, a DVD of the ceremony is available. Ordering information is available at cap and gown pick up.
You may take your own photographs prior to, during and after the ceremony. Please observe the roped off areas that allow the academic procession to enter and leave the auditorium. Please be considerate of other guests and the nature of the ceremony when you choose your camera positions.
What happens after the ceremony?
When the ceremony concludes after the Benediction, guests are asked to stand during the academic recessional. At the conclusion of the recessional, guests may leave through the guest exit and join their graduates and the faculty for photos and fellowship.
Afterward, if you're hungry, there are a number of excellent restaurants in CityPlace within walking distance of the convention center.
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If you have more questions, please contact: Registrar@pba.edu
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