TRUMAN COLLEGE 2024 GRADFEST SCHEDULE
All GradFest events will be held at the college unless otherwise noted. Please see below for exact timing and locations.
April 29 – May 2, 2024
All students participating in the in-person ceremony must pick up their cap, gown, tassel, and tickets during GradFest.
For more information, please contact:
- Jerica Turek-Johnson, Director of Student Activities, at jturekjohnson@ccc.edu
- Mary Ann Soley, Dean of Student Services, at msoley@ccc.edu
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 29 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Cap, Gown, & Ticket Pick-Up
If you registered to participate in the in-person ceremony and purchased your cap and gown, this is for you! Come and pick up your items for graduation. |
Room 135 – Registrar’s Office (McKeon Building) |
| Monday, April 29 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Quiz a Career Counselor
Come with your questions about a career and get answers on the spot from our Career Development team. |
Room 1623 – Student Activities (Main Building) |
| Monday, April 29 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Shop the Runway Fashion Show
Learn what to wear to an interview or at work. |
Room 1623 – Student Activities (Main Building |
| Monday, April 29 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Shopping Spree for Grads
Shop for job interview apparel or the graduation ceremony in the OneTruCloset. |
Room 1623 – Student Activities (Main Building) |
| Tuesday, April 30 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Cap, Gown, and Ticket Pick-up
If you registered to participate in the in-person ceremony and purchased your cap and gown, this is for you! Come and pick up your items for graduation. |
Room 135 – Registrar’s Office (McKeon Building) |
| Tuesday, April 30 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Nacho Average Falcon Farewell Part
It’s never easy to say goodbye! Join us in the Student Activities Center where you will be able to connect with your faculty, staff, and administrators over nachos to share your appreciation and get advice about your next steps. |
Room 1623 – Student Activities (Main Building) |
| Tuesday, April 30 | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | GradImages
Are you looking for a professional photo or one in your cap and gown? Join GradImages in the Student Activities Center, where a professional photographer will be on site. |
Room 1623 – Student Activities (Main Building) |
| Wednesday, May 1 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Cap, Gown, & Ticket Pick-Up
If you registered to participate in the in-person ceremony and purchased your cap and gown, this is for you! Come and pick up your items for graduation. |
Room 135 – Registrar’s Office (McKeon Building) |
| Wednesday, May 1 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Celebration of Transfer With Cupcakes
Each graduate will receive a printout of a photo with a magnetic frame holding a university pennant. |
Room 1623 – Student Activities (Main Building) |
| Wednesday, May 1 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | GradImages
Are you looking for a professional photo or one in your cap and gown? Join GradImages in the Student Activities Center, where a professional photographer will be on site. |
Room 1623 – Student Activities (Main Building) |
| Wednesday, May 1 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Grad Reception & Basket Giveaway
This is Truman’s way of celebrating our grads with food, fun, entertainment, and raffled prizes! |
McKeon Lobby |
| Thursday, May 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Cap, Gown, & Ticket Pick-Up
If you registered to participate in the in-person ceremony and purchased your cap and gown, this is for you! Come and pick up your items for graduation. |
Room 135 – Registrar’s Office (McKeon Building) |
| Thursday, May 2 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Cap Decorating & Karaoke!
Join your fellow grads to decorate your graduation cap and sing your heart out! Bring your cap and your creativity – materials will be provided |
Room 1623 – Student Activities (Main Building) |
| Thursday, May 2 | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Night at the Museum: Cosmetology Fashion Show
The Cosmetology and Barbering Department presents: Night at the Museum, an interactive art exhibit highlighting the beauty industry. The event will feature an art gallery and a live hair and fashion showcase. |
Theater (Tech Building) |