Bethel College’s 2025 graduation ceremonies will take place Sunday, May 18, at 4 p.m. on campus.
Bethel College
300 E. 27th St.
North Newton, KS 67117
Tel: 316-283-2500 or 800-522-1887
Parking areas are designated on the map by a “P” which includes the Thresher Stadium parking lot, Kauffman Museum and Luyken Fine Arts Center (#20 on map).
(All times indicated are Central Daylight Time, CDT.)
Commencement rehearsal – Saturday, May 17
Commencement rehearsal for graduates will take place Saturday, May 17, from 10-11 a.m. in Memorial Hall (#24 on map). The registrar’s office will send more details to graduates through campus mail at a later date.
Baccalaureate service – Sunday, May 18
Baccalaureate begins at 10 a.m. in Memorial Hall (#24 on map), with worship, music and other content selected by a committee of seniors. Graduates do not need to wear their graduation robes, and are welcome to sit with their families.
Link for online viewing available at a later date. Please check back later.
Class photo – Sunday, May 18
All graduates report to the Administration Building steps (#1 on map) in cap and gown at 2:45 p.m. for a class photo. After the photo, graduates proceed to Luyken Fine Arts Center (#20 on map) to assemble and prepare for the commencement procession. All senior graduates are required to attend. Graduates will receive inclement weather plans from the registrar’s office.
Commencement – Sunday, May 18
The formal commencement ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. in Memorial Hall (#24 on map). The closest parking lot to Memorial Hall is the stadium parking lot. Other options include the Kauffman Museum and Luyken Fine Arts Center (#20 on map) parking lots.
Link for online viewing available at a later date. Please check back later.
Graduation robes, caps and tassels can be ordered and paid for through Thresher Shop in Schultz Student Center (#30 on map). The Thresher Shop will send out an email to graduates with more details. Order graduation announcements through CB Announcement online or by calling 800-433-0296. Order forms are also available in Thresher Shop.
Photographs
Photographer will be taking photos of graduates at baccalaureate and commencement, including graduates receiving their diplomas. These photos will be available to graduates and family members at no cost. A link will be provided as soon as possible after May 18.
2025 commencement speaker
Please check back. It will be posted at a later date.
Approximate travel times to Bethel campus
Wichita: 30 min.
Hutchinson: 30 min.
Salina: 1 hr.
Oklahoma City: 3 hrs.
Kansas City: 2.5-3.5 hrs.
Dallas-Fort Worth: 5-6 hrs.
Denver: 7-8.5 hrs.
Houston: 9-10 hrs.
Important dates for commencement 2025
| Weekend of May 16-18, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 16 | |
| 7-9 p.m. | Senior Art Exhibit & Reception, Regier Art Gallery, Luyken Fine Arts Center (#20 on map) |
| Saturday, May 17 | |
| 10 a.m. | Mandatory graduation rehearsal for all senior graduates, Memorial Hall (#24 on map). |
| 11 a.m. | Graduate Gathering, The Caf, Schultz Student Center (#30 on map). Graduates only. Special meal for all senior graduates, with presentation of senior gifts, sponsored by the Bethel College Alumni Association, Student Alumni Association and President’s Office. |
| 2 p.m. | Nurses‘ Pinning Ceremony, Krehbiel Auditorium, Luyken Fine Arts Center (#20 on map) |
| Sunday, May 18 | |
| 10 a.m. | Baccalaureate service, Memorial Hall (#24 on map) |
| 2:45 p.m. | Senior class photo, Administration Building steps (#1 on map) All graduates are required to attend. In case of inclement weather, the photo will be taken in Krehbiel Auditorium. |
| 4 p.m. | Commencement, Memorial Hall (#24 on map) |