Commencement
At the end of each semester, PBA holds its Commencement Ceremony for all graduates. Commencement is typically held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, close to campus.
Spring 2008 Commencement
PBA's Spring 2008 Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Schedule of Events
Commencement Quick Facts for Parents
What time is graduation?
Graduation, or Commencement, usually begins at 2 p.m. The event takes place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, on Okeechobee Boulevard just west of the PBA campus. Line up for the academic procession begins at 1 p.m., so graduates should plan to arrive around that time. Also, if you are arriving in town Friday, graduates are usually asked to attend a Graduation Rehearsal at 1 p.m. that Friday in the DeSantis Family Chapel on campus.
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). Parking is available at the convention center for a fee. Graduates receive one parking pass with their tickets.
Fall Commencement - Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2 p.m., Palm Beach County Convention Center
Do I need a ticket to attend graduation?
Each student will receive six guest tickets for Commencement at regalia pick-up. 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 Academic Records and Advisement at (561) 803-2000 for special seating. Guests may be seated when doors open at 1 p.m. A limited number of additional tickets may be available depending on the size of the graduating class and the number of tickets requested by all graduates. 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 to joanne_polacek@pba.edu.
What about photographs and recordings of the ceremony?
Bob Knight Photography 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 Bob Knight Photography. 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 in respect for the academic process as it leaves the auditorium. After the procession departs, guests may leave through the guest exit and join their graduates and the faculty for photos and fellowship.
If you have more questions, please contact:
Spring 2008 Commencement
PBA's Spring 2008 Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Schedule of Events
| Day | Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Thursday | 02/28/08 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Cap & Gown orders | 2nd Floor Lassiter Student Center |
| Thursday | 03/20/08 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Cap & Gown orders | 2nd floor Lassiter Student Center |
| Monday | 04/14/08 | 11 a.m. | Senior Day in Chapel | DeSantis Family Chapel |
| Tuesday | 04/15/08 | 11 a.m. | Senior Day in Chapel | DeSantis Family Chapel |
| Wednesday | 04/16/08 | 11 a.m. | Senior Day in Chapel | DeSantis Family Chapel |
| Thursday | 04/17/08 | 11 a.m. | Senior Day in Chapel | DeSantis Family Chapel |
| Tuesday | 04/22/08 | 10 a.m. | Honors Chapel | DeSantis Family Chapel |
| Tuesday | 04/29/08 | by 5 p.m. | RSVP for Graduation Brunch | Ticket Central - (561) 803-2970 |
| Tuesday | 04/29/08 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Pick up cap, gown & tickets | 2nd Floor Lassiter Student Center |
| Wednesday | 04/30/08 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Pick up cap, gown & tickets | 2nd Floor Lassiter Student Center |
| Thursday | 05/01/08 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Pick up cap, gown & tickets | 2nd Floor Lassiter Student Center |
| Friday | 05/02/08 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Graduation Brunch | Rubin Arena |
| Friday | 05/02/08 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Commencement Rehearsal | DeSantis Family Chapel |
| Saturday | 05/03/08 | 1 p.m. | Arrive and line up | Palm Beach County Convention Center |
| 2 p.m. | Commencement | |||
| Following Commencement | Meet with faculty in each School, Exhibit Hall A |
Commencement Quick Facts for ParentsWhat time is graduation?
Graduation, or Commencement, usually begins at 2 p.m. The event takes place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, on Okeechobee Boulevard just west of the PBA campus. Line up for the academic procession begins at 1 p.m., so graduates should plan to arrive around that time. Also, if you are arriving in town Friday, graduates are usually asked to attend a Graduation Rehearsal at 1 p.m. that Friday in the DeSantis Family Chapel on campus.
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). Parking is available at the convention center for a fee. Graduates receive one parking pass with their tickets.
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Fall Commencement - Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2 p.m., Palm Beach County Convention Center
Do I need a ticket to attend graduation?
Each student will receive six guest tickets for Commencement at regalia pick-up. 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 Academic Records and Advisement at (561) 803-2000 for special seating. Guests may be seated when doors open at 1 p.m. A limited number of additional tickets may be available depending on the size of the graduating class and the number of tickets requested by all graduates. 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 to joanne_polacek@pba.edu.
What about photographs and recordings of the ceremony?Bob Knight Photography 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 Bob Knight Photography. 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 in respect for the academic process as it leaves the auditorium. After the procession departs, guests may leave through the guest exit and join their graduates and the faculty for photos and fellowship.
If you have more questions, please contact:
| Audrey Schofield Registrar (561) 803-2145 audrey_schofield@pba.edu | Shelly Paul Records Coordinator (561) 803-2080 shelly_paul@pba.edu | Joanne Polacek Records Coordinator (561) 803-2146 joanne_polacek@pba.edu |