The New Student Convocation is an Academic College Welcome to the new incoming class and a brief informal opportunity for faculty to connect with students and their parents.
The Class of 2028 New Student Convocation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 4 p.m.
The New Student Convocation ceremony will be held in Kraushaar Auditorium which is 4a on the Campus Map.
Students will gather to process at 3:30 p.m. at the Library. The Library is 2 on the Campus Map.
The procession will start at 3:50 p.m. guided by Student Marshals.
Convocation will start promptly at 4 p.m. at Kraushaar Auditorium.
From 4–4:30 pm, the President’s Party will offer Welcomes and brief Remarks.
From 4:30–5 pm, the class of 2028 will process on stage to receive cords and sign the Community Principles. The cords will mark the beginning of their academic journey. The Community Principles represent the Goucher community and the values by which we will conduct ourselves. The ceremony will end with the Goucher community singing the Goucher song, We are Goucher.
The Recession will start at 5 p.m.: First the President Party will exit the Auditorium. Then, faculty and staff, followed by the class of 2028 and finally, family and friends. There will be light refreshments in the Dorsey Courtyard and students and family members will have the chance to meet faculty members from different Academic Centers.
Convocation will start promptly at 4 p.m. at Kraushaar Auditorium 4a on the Campus Map.
The Recession will start at 5 p.m. Please, remain seated until the President Party, faculty and staff, and the class of 2027 have all exited the auditorium.
Faculty and staff participating in the Processional, the Presidential Party, and Marshals will assemble in academic robes at 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel for the Convocation Procession.
The Procession will start at 3:50 p.m. guided by Faculty Marshals.
Convocation will start promptly at 4 p.m. at Kraushaar Auditorium.
We know the class of 2028 and their families and friends will be excited to see faculty and staff. Immediately following the ceremony, students and guests may briefly visit with faculty and staff. There will be light refreshments at the Dorsey Courtyard and five tables for the five academic centers:
For more information, please contact associateprovost@qukmj.com.