Baccalaureate

What is Baccalaureate?

The baccalaureate ceremony is a highlight of the academic year. It is a joyous occasion for the entire community: a time to rejoice, to praise, to honor and to celebrate with each other the life of learning, so richly shared by members of the community. It is especially a time to recognize - in a formal manner -- the achievements of our friends and colleagues. During the Baccalaureate Ceremony, students who are in honor societies and who have earned academic excellence are often recognized.  

Legend has it that the Baccalaureate ceremony originated in a statute of 1432 at Oxford University, which required each bachelor to deliver a sermon in Latin as part of his academic exercise. Because the earliest universities in this country were founded primarily to educated ministers, the British practice of a Baccalaureate service continued. Today, the service is usually an interfaith one that celebrates the completion of an undergraduate academic or high school career.

Source: http://www.brownielocks.com/graduation.html

Baccalaureate FAQs

When?	Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Where?	Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church
How long is the ceremony?	About one hour.
What do I wear?	Your cap and gown.
Who can attend?	Anyone!
Does it cost anything?	No.
Who is charge of the ceremony?	PTSA