Processional: Pomp and Circumstance
Sir Edward Elgar, arr. Alex Wilson
Grand Valley State University Brass Ensemble (prerecorded)

Opening of Ceremony
Courtney Karasinski, Ph.D.
Chair of University Academic Senate

Star-Spangled Banner*

Welcome and Remarks
Philomena V. Mantella, Ph.D. President, Grand Valley State University

Student Speaker

Musical performance
If You’re Out There

Commencement Address 

Conferring of Degrees
President Mantella
Jennifer Drake, Ph.D., Acting Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Moving of the Tassel
Acting Provost Drake

Alma Mater: “Hail to Thee, Grand Valley”*

Closing of Ceremony
President Mantella
Courtney Karasinski