{"id":6767,"date":"2025-02-26T11:27:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T16:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=6767"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T18:51:28","slug":"c2c","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/commencement\/3868-2\/c2c\/","title":{"rendered":"Countdown to Commencement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fall 2026 Graduates<\/h2>\n<p>If you were unable to attend you can view the recording below:<\/p>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"relative w-full aspect-video cursor-pointer overflow-hidden rounded-xl shadow-sm  \"\n\tx-data=\"{\n\t\tplayVideo: false,\n\t\tsrc: 'https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OmIPI0FzvpI?modestbranding=1&autoplay=1',\n\t\tplay() {\n\t\t\tthis.$refs.yt.src = this.src;\n\t\t\tthis.playVideo = true;\n\t\t},\n\t\tstop() {\n\t\t\tthis.$refs.yt.src = '';\n\t\t\tthis.playVideo = false;\n\t\t}\n\t}\"\n\t>\n\t<div class=\"group\/video relative\" x-on:click=\"play\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" x-show=\"!playVideo\" x-ref=\"video\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/OmIPI0FzvpI\/maxresdefault.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover aspect-video\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div x-show=\"!playVideo\" class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-black\/5 transition-all duration-300 ease-out group-hover\/video:bg-black\/20\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div x-show=\"!playVideo\" class=\"absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center z-4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"w-16 h-16 md:w-20 md:h-20 bg-green rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg transition-all duration-300 ease-out group-hover\/video:rounded-[50%] group-hover\/video:scale-110 group-hover\/video:shadow-xl\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"w-7 h-7 md:w-10 md:h-10 text-white hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900 ml-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div x-show=\"!playVideo\" class=\"absolute bottom-0 inset-x-0 h-1 bg-green hc:bg-gray-900 contrast-more:bg-gray-900 z-4\"><\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div x-cloak x-show=\"playVideo\" class=\"relative aspect-video w-full\">\n\t\t<div x-on:click=\"stop\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-[50%] flex items-center justify-center bg-green text-white z-5 p-2 cursor-pointer\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"w-6 h-6\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12\" \/><\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" x-ref=\"yt\" class=\"aspect-video w-full\" title=\"YouTube Video\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/459\/F25-CTCFlyer-e1769803812290.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7138 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/459\/F25-CTCFlyer-e1769803812290-1024x894.png\" alt=\"Graduate\" width=\"640\" height=\"559\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Spring 2027 Graduates<\/h2>\n<p>Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the <a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=1323#!m\/385443?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memorial Student Center.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stop by at any time during event hours\u2014choose a time that works best for your schedule, and let us help you get fully prepared for your big day! This event is designed to make sure you have everything in place for a smooth and memorable graduation experience.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can look forward to when you attend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"553\"><strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"362\">Diploma Name &amp; Address Verification:<\/strong> Double-check that your name appears exactly as it should on your diploma and confirm that it will be mailed to the correct address, ensuring no delays in receiving this important document.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"778\"><strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"587\">Academic Regalia Fitting:<\/strong> Try on different sizes of caps, gowns, and hoods to find the perfect fit for your graduation day. Some regalia will be available for purchase on-site, leave with everything you need.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"1007\"><strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"809\">RSVP for Commencement:<\/strong> Take this opportunity to save your seat for commencement. Don\u2019t miss your chance to walk across the stage and celebrate your achievement!<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1204\"><strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1029\">Cord Pickup:<\/strong> If you qualify for undergraduate <span class=\"mark1f4i0ekeb\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsbtc=\"\" data-ogsbrc=\"\" data-ogsbbc=\"\" data-ogsblc=\"\">honors<\/span> based on your GPA or are a military graduate, pick up your cords to wear at commencement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1664\" data-is-last-node=\"\">We are excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with you and want to make sure you have everything you need for a seamless graduation experience. Stop by, get your questions answered, and take the next step toward your future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1664\" data-is-last-node=\"\">We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1664\">MU Online Students<\/h2>\n<p>We understand that attending Countdown to Commencement in person may not be possible for all online students. To ensure you have access to important graduation information, we invited <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">students graduating from an E-campus approved program to attend Virtual Countdown to Commencment, hosted<\/span>, hosted by MU Online on Thursday, March 11, from 12 PM &#8211; 1 PM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall 2026 Graduates If you were unable to attend you can view the recording below: &nbsp; Spring 2027 Graduates Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the Memorial Student Center. 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