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Commencement

Congratulations, Spartan! You have worked hard throughout your time at MBU, and graduation day is near. We can’t wait to celebrate your achievements. Here are some things you should know:

Commencement will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the  St. Charles Family Arena and be available through a live stream.



 

  • Student check-in opens at 5:30 p.m. All students should be checked in no later than 6 p.m.
  • Faculty Participants must arrive for check-in by 6 p.m.
  • Commencement starts promptly at 7 p.m.
  • Livestream can be found here, at mobap.edu/commencement
  • There are no tickets required or limits on guests

We are encouraging customers to take advantage of our online pre-order service, to further contribute to a safe and efficient environment for your guests and our team.  We will have a contact-free customer experience for the guests who are simply picking up their pre-purchased and reserved product.  This will also increase overall physical distancing measures. The pre-order link for convocation flowers is: www.thecommencementgroup.com/missouribaptist

Commencement will take place at St. Charles Family Arena.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.

  • Student check-in opens at 5:30 p.m. All students should be checked in no later than 6 p.m.
  • Faculty Participants must arrive for check-in by 6 p.m.
  • Commencement starts promptly at 7 p.m.

Cap and Gown-Complete order online from Herff Jones by January 27, 2023

  • Price included in the Graduation Fee
  • www.herffjones.com/missouribaptist
  • Regalia ordered before January 27, 2023 will be available for pick-up at Senior Salute March 3, 2023 from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Records Office Suite in the Field Building
  • Questions about ordering?  Call the Records Office at 314-392-2233.

Senior Chapel is Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. and is followed by Commencement Rehearsal. You will have to RSVP to be able to participate in this event.

Cap and Gowns ordered on the Herff Jones website are available to be picked up in the Records Office after March 4th if ordered by January 27th.  Contact the records office 314-292-2233 if you did not get your order placed by January 27th.

Commencement photography is provided by GradImages

Accommodations:

Comfort Inn & Suites
Mention Missouri Baptist University for special commencement rate.

Drury Inn & Suites Creve Coeur 
Drury Inn & Suites Chesterfield
Special Rate Code for Missouri Baptist University 317114
Drury also offers free shuttle rides to and from campus, free hot breakfast and hearty appetizers for dinner.

If you have questions and/or concerns please contact:
Thea Abraham
314-392-2233
abrahamt@mobap.edu