265th Commencement

9 a.m. - College of Arts & Sciences and College of Engineering & Computer Science

Spring 2025 Undergraduate Ceremony

College of Arts & Sciences and College of Engineering & Computer Science

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
9 a.m.
McKenzie Arena

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Presiding
Provost Jerold Hale, Ph.D.

Platform Party Processional

National Anthem

Greetings 
Jerold Hale, Ph.D.
Provost

Remarks 
Bernie Savarese, Ed.D.
UT Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research & Student Success

Introduction of Interim Chancellor
Jerold Hale, Ph.D.
Provost

Remarks & Introduction
Robert Dooley, Ph.D.
Interim Chancellor

Charge to Graduates
Cindy Monroe
Founder and CEO of Thirty-One Gifts

Conferring of Degrees
Robert Dooley, Ph.D.

Remarks
Jordan Fall
Student Government Association President

Remarks
Ken Jones
Alumni Board President

Presentation of Graduates

Alma Mater
Lookout Mountain o'er us guarding,
Ceaseless watch doth keep.
In the valley stands our college,
where the shadows creep.

Chattanooga, Chattanooga!
Loud the anthem swell.
Sing, O Sing of alma mater.
All her praises tell.

2 p.m. - Rollins College of Business and College of Health, Education, & Professional Studies

Spring 2025 Undergraduate Ceremony

Rollins College of Business and College of Health, Education, & Professional Studies

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
2 p.m.
McKenzie Arena

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Presiding
Provost Jerold Hale, Ph.D.

Platform Party Processional

National Anthem

Greetings 
Jerold Hale, Ph.D.
Provost

Remarks 
Bernie Savarese, Ed.D.
UT Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research & Student Success

Introduction of Interim Chancellor
Jerold Hale, Ph.D.
Provost

Remarks & Introduction
Robert Dooley, Ph.D.
Interim Chancellor

Charge to Graduates
Cindy Monroe
Founder and CEO of Thirty-One Gifts

Conferring of Degrees
Robert Dooley, Ph.D.

Remarks
Jordan Fall
Student Government Association President

Remarks
Ken Jones
Alumni Board President

Presentation of Graduates

Alma Mater
Lookout Mountain o'er us guarding,
Ceaseless watch doth keep.
In the valley stands our college,
where the shadows creep.

Chattanooga, Chattanooga!
Loud the anthem swell.
Sing, O Sing of alma mater.
All her praises tell.