Final Exam Period
2017-05-08 - 2017-05-13 | IL
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Final exams begin on Monday May 8, 2017 and go through Saturday May 13, 2017.
View the full Spring 2017 exam schedule.

Gallery Hours
2017-05-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2017-05-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2017-05-12 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
“Disparate Conditions” is an exhibition featuring the work of graduating Rockford University art majors as a culmination of their development of an artistic voice and direction.

Late Night Breakfast
2017-05-08 22:00 - 23:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Kick off Finals Week by participating in this annual tradition of faculty and staff serving students breakfast at 10 p.m. Bring your ID as this event is only for RU students.

Retirement gathering for provost, faculty
2017-05-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Rare Book Room – Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Faculty and staff are invited to join the Office of Academic Affairs as we host a retirement party to honor Dr. Belinda M. Wholeben, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, and our retiring faculty members:
Jeff Fahrenwald
Don Martin
David Sytsma
We will host the event in the Rare Book Room of the Library from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. We hope you will be able to stop by to thank our honorees for their service and dedication to Rockford University!
Cake and light refreshments will be served.

Meal plan service ends
2017-05-12 08:00 - 19:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Meal plans for the 2016-2017 academic year end on Friday, May 12. Supper will be the last meal served.

Employee Recognition Dinner
2017-05-12 18:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Commencement/Degree Award Date
2017-05-13 | IL
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Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 13, 2017 10:00 a.m.
Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University Campus
Baccalaureate is an interfaith prayer experience open to all graduates and their families. Graduates should wear their caps and gowns. The approximate length of Baccalaureate is 50 minutes. Please call 815.226.4039 or e-mailscheduling@rockford.edu to reserve a place for you and all family members who will be joining you. This is a wonderful way to begin your special graduation day.
All graduates and their families are to park in visitor lots A, B and C on campus for the Pre-Commencement events. Other parking lots on campus will be reserved for faculty, event staff, etc.
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 13, 2017
2:00 p.m. (procession beginning at 1:45 p.m.)
Coronado Performing Arts Center
More information on Rockford University 163rd Commencement Ceremony.
Parking for the Coronado Performing Arts Center (CPAC) is available at various downtown locations. For additional information and driving directions, please visit the CPAC website: http://www.coronadopac.org/plan/parkingdirections/

Final Gallery Hours
2017-05-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
“Disparate Conditions” is an exhibition featuring the work of graduating Rockford University art majors as a culmination of their development of an artistic voice and direction. This is the final day to visit the gallery, as it will be closed during the summer.
