Commencement 2021
May 5-7
Celebrate Our EU Graduates!
2021 EU Graduation ceremonies will be in-person gatherings and will incorporate distancing protocols as required.
Baccalaureate ceremonies for the College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Traditional Undergraduate programs, and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary will be held in Spence Chapel on the EU campus on May 5 and 6.
The week culminates with the 2021 Commencement ceremony to be held at John Q. Hammons (JQH) Arena on Friday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. Located on the Missouri State University campus just 2.5 miles from EU, JQH is a large venue that will allow the recognition of the graduates from all EU programs and will accommodate many guests while maintaining health safety guidelines.
We also welcome 2020 Evangel graduates who wish to “walk” and participate in this year’s live May 7 Commencement celebration. Please RSVP by April 15 to Records Specialist Jacque Harrell at harrellj@evangel.edu.
Ceremony Schedule
James River Campus Graduation – 7 p.m., Thursday, April 29 at James River Church West Campus in Springfield, Missouri.
College of Adult and Graduate Studies Baccalaureate/Awards Ceremony – 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, Robert H. Spence Chapel, Evangel University. Reception imediately following at the Mabee Student Fitness Center on the Evangel campus.
Traditional Undergraduate Baccalaureate Reception – 9 a.m., Thursday, May 6, Mabee Student Fitness Center, Evangel University. For students graduating with degrees in the following departments: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Business, Communication, and Education.
AGTS Baccalaureate/Awards Ceremony– 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 6, Robert H. Spence Chapel, Evangel University. Students will gather at 10 a.m. for the processional. Reception at 1 p.m. in the Mabee Student Fitness Center.
IDS and D.Min. Symposium and Investitures – 2 p.m., Thursday, May 6, AGTS.
Traditional Undergraduate Baccalaureate/Awards Ceremony – 3 p.m., Thursday, May 6, Robert H. Spence Chapel, with overflow in Barnett Recital Hall. Faculty and students will gather at 2:30 p.m. in the East Lobby of the Barnett Fine Arts Center for the processional.
Traditional Undergraduate Baccalaureate Reception – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 6, Mabee Student Fitness Center, Evangel University. For students graduating with degrees in the following departments: Humanities, Kinesiology, Music, Natural and Applied Science, and Theology and Global Church Ministries
2020 Graduates Reception – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 6 in the Mabee Student Fitness Center on Evangel’s campus.
Commencement – 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 7, John Q. Hammons Arena, Missouri State University Campus. Graduates and faculty will gather at 8:30 a.m. to prepare for the processional. 2020 Evangel University Graduates planning to walk in the ceremony should RSVP by April 15 to Records Specialist Jacque Harrell at harrellj@evangel.edu.
