Academic Affairs

December Graduation

rhiser — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:36:00 +0000

December Graduation

rhiser Tue, 10/15/2019 - 11:36

Please join us as we celebrate the many accomplishments of our students who completed their Heidelberg journey this semester.

Attire: Business Casual

Hors d’oeuvres will be served

Reservation deadline is Friday, November 22, 2019

Event Room

Wickham Great Hall

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

Academic

General

Friday, December 6, 2019 - 11:00am

Contact Email

mverhoff@heidelberg.edu

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Commencement 2018

ncarrier — Fri, 26 May 2017 14:21:00 +0000

Commencement 2018

ncarrier Fri, 05/26/2017 - 10:21

Commencement will take place in Seiberling Gymnasium

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

Commencement Day

Due to inclement weather, the commencement ceremony will be held in Seiberling Gymnasium at 10:00 am.

Ceremony video stream

A live video stream of the ceremony will be available via BoxCast. The video feed will be available approximately 20 minutes prior to the event. (Link to Video Stream)

8:00 - 10:00 AM Continental Breakfast
Hoernemann Refectory
For graduates and their families and friends.

9:15 AM Student Line-up
Undergrads line up on Saurwein 1st floor; Grads, faculty, and platform party line up on Saurwein 2nd floor

10:00 AM Commencement Ceremony for Graduates and Undergraduates
Seiberling Gymnasium
Seating will be available in the stadium and on the field. Tickets are required for general seating. Only those with tickets can be accommodated due to limited seating in the gymnasium.

Remote viewing sites: The ceremony will be video cast simultaneously in Frost Lecture Hall and the University Commons.

Inclement Weather Information

Only those with tickets can be accommodated due to limited seating in the gymnasium. Those with special seating needs must have made special arrangements by contacting Ms. Barb Gabel (bgabel [at] heidelberg.edu (bgabel[at]heidelberg[dot]edu)). Doors will open for those with special seating tickets at 9:15 am. General admission will begin at 9:30 am. At 9:45 am, any unoccupied Special Seating will be opened for general admission.

Tickets can be picked up in the Business Office on Friday, May 11, until 5:00 PM in University Hall, or on Sunday, May 13, at 9:00 AM.

Information for Guests

Parking

Park Lots C, E, F, G, and J will be available (see Campus Map). Golf carts will be available for those who need assistance. Please arrive early – Lots F and G will fill quickly! Note that Rebecca St. and Greenfield St. from University Hall to Rebecca St. will be closed from 9:30 to 10:00 AM for the academic procession.

Guests with a registered Disability Parking placard may park in the lot next to Hoernemann Stadium (164 Greenfield St.). A member of the Heidelberg Security staff will be available to assist as necessary. Guests with health concerns or in a wheelchair should be driven to the parking lot next to Hoernemann Stadium. A ̽��ѡ student ambassador will escort the person into the stadium.

Special Seating

Guests with special seating tickets will be admitted at 9:15 AM. There will be a seat reserved for this person and an escort in the special seating section. The special seating area will be held until 9:45 AM. At that time seats will be released to general seating. It is the responsibility of the graduate to make this reservation by May 1. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Barb Gabel by calling 419-448-2183.

Security

As a security precaution, the following items are prohibited: alcoholic beverages, coolers, backpacks, large handbags, metal folding seat cushions, seats that clamp to bleachers, noise making devices, mace or similar substances, signs, sticks, poles, and weapons of any kind. Guests are subject to visual inspection of person, bags, and clothing capable of concealing prohibited items.

Current students can find more information on Inside Heidelberg.

View a full listing of the 2017-2018 Academic Calendar.

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

General

Sunday, May 13, 2018 - 6:00am

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Baccalaureate

dstosio — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:52:38 +0000

Baccalaureate

dstosio Mon, 04/21/2025 - 10:52

Baccalaureate will be in Gundlach Theatre for degree candidates, families, and friends with open seating. This interfaith worship service will include readings from religious texts, prayers, special music, and a sermon. The heritage between the United Church of Christ and ̽��ѡ is also celebrated in this gathering. Students from Religious Life will lead the service. No ticket is required.

Sermon: Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause

Attire: No academic regalia for graduates unless a part of the Platform Party.

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

Academic

Event Series

Special Events

Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 4:00pm

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Commencement 2025

dstosio — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:36:06 +0000

Commencement 2025

dstosio Thu, 04/10/2025 - 14:36

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 as they celebrate their academic achievements, receive their diplomas and officially become part of the alumni family.

Commencement Speaker: Alum, Trustee & CEO of Composites One: Leon Garoufalis, ’81

Stadium gates will open at 8:30 a.m.

Visit www.heidelberg.edu/commencement-2025 for additional information.

If at rain site, Seiberling Gymnasium, Accessible Seating ticket holders will be admitted at 9:15 a.m. Doors will open for general admission at 9:30 a.m. rain or shine. Accessibility Seating will be held until 9:45 AM.

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

Academic

Event Series

Special Events

Sunday, May 11, 2025 - 8:30am

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Exercise Science Camp

dstosio — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:32:19 +0000

Exercise Science Camp

dstosio Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:32

Exercise Science Camp

July 16-19th

Come be a part of the Heidelberg Exercise Science Camp. You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas in the growing field of exercise science, including: strength testing, power testing, metabolic assessment, electrocardiogram, body composition, and performance assessment. This 3-day resident camp will give you both classroom and hands-on learning activities such as metabolic testing, skinfold testing, velocity-based training, movement screens, instructing and coaching techniques, and much more.

Scholarship Application

A generous donor is giving us an opportunity to give a limited number of need-based scholarships this year. If you would not be able to attend this camp without a scholarship. *Scholarship application coming soon.

Deadlines for scholarship applications is June 1.

Payment/Registration

The cost for this camp is $400 and includes housing, meals, and all activities.

Payment Portal

Registration

*Registration is not complete without payment.
*You may delay your payment until you receive your scholarship status.
*All payments must be completed by June 15.

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

General

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 8:00am

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Health Professions Camp

dstosio — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:21:30 +0000

Health Professions Camp

dstosio Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:21

Health Professions Camp

July 16-19th

Do you like helping people? Then this camp may be for you!

Come be a part of the Heidelberg Health Sciences Division’s Health Professions Camp. You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of health care fields including athletic training, physician, physician assistant, nursing, nurse practitioner, dietitian, and chiropractor. This 3-day resident camp will give you both classroom and hands-on learning activities such as casting, a team competition, and much more.

Scholarship Application

A generous donor is giving us an opportunity to give a limited number of need-based scholarships this year. If you would not be able to attend this camp without a scholarship, please fill out this application.

Deadlines for scholarship applications is June 1.

Payment/Registration

The cost for this camp is $400 and includes housing, meals, and all activities.
For participants who wish to take the CPR course, the cost will be an additional $50.

More Information

For more information, visit this page, or contact Jena Suffel at jsuffel [at] heidelberg.edu (jsuffel[at]heidelberg[dot]edu) or 419-448-2008

Payment Portal

Registration

*Registration is not complete without payment.
*You may delay your payment until you receive your scholarship status.
*All payments must be completed by June 15.

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

General

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 8:00am

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Vocal Arts Camp

dstosio — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:12:46 +0000

Vocal Arts Camp

dstosio Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:12

Vocal Arts Camp

July 13-18th

Turn up the Volume on your Life. Sing on!

The Vocal Arts Camp is a six-day summer camp for students ages 13-18. Discover your vocal potential with voice lessons, masterclasses and pre-professional training to develop vocal artistry and confidence. Explore vocal ensembles in a variety of sizes and musical styles. Dive into interactive sessions on auditioning, acting for singing, stage movement and singing in foreign languages. Take to the Stage in our production of Amélie: the Musical. All participants will be cast in the production!

Commuter and Residence Options. Email Carol Dusdieker at %20cdusdiek [at] heidelberg.edu (cdusdiek[at]heidelberg[dot]edu).

Scholarship Application

Deadlines for scholarship applications is June 1.

Payment/Registration

Mandatory Non-Refundable $100 deposit for the camp, is due by June 15. Remaining Balance due July 7:

Residential Rate: $575
Communter Rate: $475

Payment Portal

Registration

*Registration is not complete without payment.
*You may delay your payment until you receive your scholarship status.
*Non-refundable $100 deposit is due June 15th. Full camp payment must be completed by July 7th.

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

General

Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 8:00am

False

2025 Summer Camps

dstosio — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:03:57 +0000

2025 Summer Camps

dstosio Mon, 01/06/2025 - 14:03

Vocal Arts Camp

July 13-18th

Turn up the Volume on your Life. Sing on!

Commuter and Residence Options. Email Carol Dusdieker at %20cdusdiek [at] heidelberg.edu (cdusdiek[at]heidelberg[dot]edu).

Scholarship Application

Deadlines for scholarship applications is June 1.

Payment/Registration

Mandatory Non-Refundable $100 deposit for the camp, is due by June 15. Remaining Balance due July 7:

Residential Rate: $575
Communter Rate: $475

Payment Portal

Registration

Health Professions Camp

July 16-19th

Do you like helping people? Then this camp may be for you!

Scholarship Application

Deadlines for scholarship applications is June 1.

Payment/Registration

The cost for this camp is $400 and includes housing, meals, and all activities.
For participants who wish to take the CPR course, the cost will be an additional $50.

More Information

For more information, visit this page, or contact Jena Suffel at jsuffel [at] heidelberg.edu (jsuffel[at]heidelberg[dot]edu) or 419-448-2008

Payment Portal

Registration

*Registration is not complete without payment.
*You may delay your payment until you receive your scholarship status.
*All payments must be completed by June 15.

Exercise Science Camp

July 16-19th

Scholarship Application

Deadlines for scholarship applications is June 1.

Payment/Registration

The cost for this camp is $400 and includes housing, meals, and all activities.

Payment Portal

Registration

*Registration is not complete without payment.
*You may delay your payment until you receive your scholarship status.
*All payments must be completed by June 15.

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

General

Event Series

Special Events

Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 8:00am

Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 8:00am

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December Graduation Ceremony & Reception

jbordner — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:10:12 +0000

December Graduation Ceremony & Reception

jbordner Fri, 10/20/2023 - 11:10

December Graduation Ceremony & Reception is scheduled for December 2.

If you are graduating in December, please RSVP to this event here.

Event Room

Wickham Great Hall

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

Alumni

Friday, December 8, 2023 - 4:00pm

Contact Email

aramsey@heidelberg.edu

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COMMENCEMENT 2023

jbordner — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:54:03 +0000

COMMENCEMENT 2023

jbordner Tue, 04/11/2023 - 08:54

̽��ѡ will celebrate Commencement 2023 with a traditional ceremony on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The ceremony will take place outdoors in Hoernemann Stadium, weather permitting. Rain site will be Seiberling Gymnasium. Below you will find information that you will need if you are planning to participate in Commencement.

Inclement Weather

If the decision is made to move the Commencement ceremonies indoors because of inclement weather, students will receive notification via SendWordNow by 7 a.m. Commencement Day, Sunday, May 14.

Closed Captioning

Communication Access Real-Time Transcription is available to all attendees HERE.

Watch via Zoom

If you have family or friends who can’t join you in person at Commencement, invite them to watch via Zoom.

Watch HU Commencement 2023 on Zoom

Live Streaming

The Commencement ceremony will be live-streamed in two locations on campus: Frost Lecture Hall (inside Bareis Hall of Science) and The University Commons.

Information for Graduating Students

Tickets for Degree Candidates

Each graduate participating in the Commencement ceremony will receive 6 tickets. Commencement tickets may be picked up in the Business Office beginning May 1, 2023.

If the ceremony is held in Hoernemann Stadium, tickets will not be necessary unless you are requesting Special Seating. (Please see Special Seating Requests section.) Guests may sit in the stadium or may bring their own seating for the hill behind the Saurwein Health & Wellness Center.

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Seiberling Gymnasium, and no one will be admitted to Commencement without a ticket. A decision will be made by 7:00 AM and posted on the ̽��ѡ website. Students will be notified via SendWordNow.

Please note: All bills must be paid in full in order to receive your Commencement tickets.
Questions concerning Commencement should be directed to commencement-questions [at] heidelberg.edu.

Schedule of Events

Commencement Rehearsal | Friday, May 12, 2023

10:00 AM | Seiberling Gymnasium
(Undergraduate and Graduate)

ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVING DEGREES MUST BE PRESENT AT REHEARSAL. GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

At rehearsal, the Class of ’23 will meet with Dr. Bryan Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost; Dr. Courtney DeMayo Pugno, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Executive Director of the Owen Center for Teaching and Learning; Faculty Marshals Dr. Ryan Musgrave, Dr. Jena Suffel, and Dr. Sarah Lazzari; and Ashley Helmsetter, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement & HYPE Career Ready®. Please be prepared to confirm the phonetic pronunciation of your name. You will complete a survey for the Alumni Office. The class will present its banner to President Rob Huntington. Each graduate will be assigned their position in the marching line, their seat in the correct order for receiving their diploma, and will be given final instructions for the ceremony.

Baccalaureate | Saturday, May 13, 2023

4:00 PM | Gundlach Theatre

Attire: No academic regalia for graduates unless a part of the Platform Party.

Commencement Line-Up | Sunday, May 14, 2023

9:15 AM | Various Locations

All degree candidates will line up promptly at 9:15 AM.

Master’s degree candidates will line up in front of the Bryenton Center for Honors.
Bachelor’s degree candidates will line up on the first floor of University Hall.
Faculty members will line up in front of Pfleiderer Hall.

Each degree candidate will take the position that was assigned to them at rehearsal. In case of inclement weather, the assembly for students will be held in the Saurwein Health & Wellness Center.

Commencement Procession

9:50 AM | Greenfield Street

Rain site: Seiberling Gymnasium

The procession of degree candidates, faculty, Trustees, and the Platform Party begins on Greenfield Street, turns onto Rebecca Street, continues around the pond and into Hoernemann Stadium.

Commencement Ceremony

10:00 AM | Hoernemann Stadium

Stadium gates will open at 8:30 AM.

Rain site: Seiberling Gymnasium

If in Seiberling, special seating ticket holders will be admitted at 9:15 AM. Doors will open for general admission at 9:30 AM, rain or shine. Special seating will be held until 9:45 AM. (See “Special Seating Requests” for more information.)

Recessional

Following the ceremony, the faculty will process to the outer area of Hoernemann Stadium and form two lines facing each other. The graduates will recess through the faculty lines and continue off the field.

Attire and Academic Regalia

Attire is cap, gown, and hood. Academic gowns are intended to be worn full length and should not be shortened by hemming, basting, etc. Approved medals and cords may be worn. See Academic Regalia Policy at inside.heidelberg.edu/commencement.

Caps, gowns, and hoods will arrive in the Bookstore later in April. Students will be notified through their Heidelberg email when they are ready to be picked up at the Bookstore. Candidates may keep the cap, gown, and hood.

Contact Stacy Wheeler at 419-448-2013 or swheeler [at] heidelberg.edu with any questions.

General Information for Families & Guests

Special Seating Requests

If there is a member of your family who needs special seating because of health reasons or accessibility concerns, please notify Barb Gabel with the individual’s name by emailing bgabel [at] heidelberg.edu. There will be a seat reserved for this person and one escort in the Special Seating section. It is the responsibility of the graduate to make this reservation by May 1, 2023.

In addition, if one of your guests requires the use of a wheelchair or scooter, space will be provided in the Special Seating area on the football field or gym floor for the wheelchair or scooter and one escort, if you inform Barb Gabel by emailing bgabel [at] heidelberg.edu. It is the responsibility of the graduate to make this reservation by May 1, 2023.

If the ceremony is held in Seiberling Gymnasium because of inclement weather, guests with Special Seating tickets will be admitted to Seiberling Gymnasium at 9:15 AM. Doors will open for general seating at 9:30 AM. The Special Seating area will be held until 9:45 AM. At that time, seats will be released for general admission.

Parking

You may park in Lots B, C, E. F. G, and J. (See CAMPUS MAP)

Greenfield Street and Rebecca Street will be closed from 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM for the academic procession.

Guests with health concerns or in a wheelchair should be driven to the small parking lot next to Hoernemann Stadium. A student ambassador will escort the person into the stadium.

Bookstore Hours

The Bookstore will be open during regular hours so that you may pick up the academic attire reserved for you:

Regular Hours

Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Special Bookstore Hours for Commencement Weekend

Friday, May 12 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday, May 13 | 12:00 PM-3:30 PM
Sunday, May 14 | 8:00 AM-10:00 AM & 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Graduation Announcements, Diploma Frames and Class Rings

Announcements, diploma frames, and class rings are available to order through Herff-Jones. Please visit the Heidelberg page on the Herff-Jones website to order.

Photography

Professional photographer Keith Hodkinson will take a picture at the moment the diploma is presented to each graduate. An order form is enclosed for your convenience. Please return the form to the photographer.

This form is also available at inside.heidelberg.edu/commencement/order.

Security

Guests are subject to visual inspection of person, bags, and clothing capable of concealing prohibited items.

Questions?

Questions regarding graduation requirements should be directed to your academic advisor. All bills must be paid in full in the Business Office by May 1, 2023, in order to participate in the Commencement ceremony. If you have billing questions, please contact Barb Gabel at 419-448-2183 or bgabel [at] heidelberg.edu.

Department

Academic Affairs

Event Type

General

Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 9:00am

Contact Email

registrar@heidelberg.edu

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