 | What to Expect for Senior Week 2026 |
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| Grad Dash | Who: FREE EVENT!
When: Monday, May 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: TowneBank Stadium (rain plan: event cancelled)
What: A colorful victory lap around campus under the color cannons
Attire: White t-shirt and pants/shorts that can be covered in colors. (first 100 seniors to arrive will receive a free white t-shirt)
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| Alumni Launch | Who: á la carte option, blue, and silver bundles (limited walkups)
When: Monday, May 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: DSU Ballroom (our rain location) What: Enjoy an evening under the Edison bulbs with music, food, and Captains for Life Attire: Senior Class T-Shirt or CNU Spirit
Food & Drinks: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and sweet treat; cashless bar available for alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages (bring credit/debit card and valid drivers license)
SWAG: You will receive your Alumni Glass Pint as a keepsake at this event
- Senior t-shirts & bottle opener available for pickup at this event, look for the a-frame that says "Senior Merch Pickup"
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| Club CNU: Miami Beach Club | Who: á la carte option, and silver bundle (limited walkups)
When: Monday, May 11 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Black Box at Peebles Theatre
What: The Black Box will come alive and turn into a Miami Beach Club featuring DJ Chris Rice '04
Attire: Miami beach club
Food: Bagged Chips and Cookies, and 1 drink ticket redeemable for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice
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| | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |  |
| BINGO | Who: á la carte option, blue, and silver bundles (walkups allowed)
When: Tuesday, May 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: David Student Union Ballroom
What: Enter raffles and play bingo to win awesome prizes! Special guest callers featuring staff & faculty members.
Attire: Senior Class T-Shirt or CNU Spirit
Senior t-shirts & bottle opener available for pickup at this event, look for the a-frame that says "Senior Merch Pickup"
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| Grad Fest - Activities | Who: FREE EVENT
When: Tuesday, May 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Ferguson Center Lawn (rain plan: cap decorating in Peebles Theatre Lobby, petting zoo and fireside lounges cancelled)
What: It's a Ferguson Center Lawn takeover; events to include lawn games, cap decorating, petting zoo, and fireside lounges
Attire: Senior Class T-Shirt or CNU Spirit
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| Grad Fest - Dinner and Dessert | Who: á la carte option, blue, and silver bundles (limited walkups)
When: Tuesday, May 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peebles Theatre Lobby
What: Stop by during Grad Fest Activities to grab a bite to eat. Dinner will be Chick-fil-A and Rita's as a sweet treat.
Attire: Senior Class T-Shirt or CNU Spirit
Food: 8-ct Nuggets or Chicken Sandwich with Chips, Mango/Strawberry/Sugar-Free Pink Lemonade Italian Ice, Sweet Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water (if you have a dietary restriction and have not received an email from Tom, please contact him at tom.hutchens@cnu.edu)
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| Library Game Night | Who: FREE EVENT
When: Tuesday, May 12 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Paul and Rosemary Trible Library
What: Big shoutout to the Library team for hosting a senior game night in the Trible Library. Games tentatively to include mini-golf, giant Jenga, and board games.
Attire: Senior Class T-Shirt or CNU Spirit
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| | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |  |
| Wednesday Walk with President Kelly | Who: FREE EVENT
When: Wednesday, May 13 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Where: Begin at The Plaza (rain plan: walk to begin in the Freeman Center) What: President Kelly will be holding a Seniors edition of the Wednesday Walk taking a photo with the 2026 class numbers ending at the Klich Alumni House for coffee
Attire: Graduation regalia, Senior Class T-Shirt, or CNU Spirit
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| Captains Coffee and Doughnuts | Who: FREE EVENT
When: Wednesday, May 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: The Gregory P. Klich Alumni House (rain plan: Freeman 201)
What: Following the walk, seniors will gather for fresh doughnuts and warm coffee, offering a relaxed moment to explore the Alumni House
- Attire: Graduation regalia, Senior Class T-Shirt, or CNU Spirit
- Food: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Iced Coffee Bar, Hot Coffee, Water
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| Senior Class Gift Toast | Who: Silver Bundle Exclusive (no walkups)
When: Wednesday, May 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. in the Diamonstein Concert Hall Lobby. Complimentary shuttle service will begin at that time and is required for all attendees. Please note that parking at the President’s Residence is only available for students with a legal handicap placard. If this applies to you, please contact CNU Events at cnuevents@cnu.edu to this email so we can reserve a parking space for you. For everyone’s safety, please do not arrange rides through Uber or Lyft, as traffic through the driveway must remain clear and orderly.
Where: The Three Oaks
What: A final sunset toast at the President's Residence to celebrate the Class of 2026 with refreshments!
Attire: Business attire is required — suit and tie, pants and blazer, or an appropriate length dress. Please no jeans, shorts, strapless or backless outfits. Lawn appropriate shoes are recommended as the event is primarily on grass, and flip flops are not considered business attire. If you are unsure what qualifies as business attire, or are concerned that you do not have appropriate attire and need assistance, please contact University Events at cnuevents@cnu.edu. We have available resources!
Food: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages, and two drink tickets redeemable for champagne or sparkling cider
SWAG: You will receive your Alumni Glass Flute as a keepsake at this event
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| | FAQs | How will rain plans be communicated?
A text message will go to those individually registered for the affected event.
What events will I be able to pickup my merch (t-shirt and bottle opener keychain) at?
Senior Merch Pickup will be at Alumni Launch and BINGO. There is an additional pickup opportunity at Commencement Rehearsal and on Commencement Day at the Gregory P. Klich Alumni House
Is full attendance required for the duration of the event, or is it designed as an open-program format?
Most events are designed to be open-programming. The only events with a set schedule are Grad Dash, the Wednesday Walk with President Kelly, and the Senior Class Gift Toast.
What should I wear?
Suggested attired for each individual event is listed above. Note that business professional is required for Senior Class Gift Toast.
Can I walk up to events?
Free events are walkup friendly, paid events have limited walkups (see above) with the exception being there are no walkups allowed at Senior Class Gift Toast. Note that we are a cashless campus.
Who can attend Senior Week/can I bring a friend?
Senior Week is designed by and paid for by the Senior Class of 2026. These events have been curated specifically for members of the graduating class. We ask that only CNU Seniors participate.
Can I drink alcohol at these events?
Anyone participating in Senior Week events over the age of 21 is allowed to drink. You must bring a valid drivers license (no photos of IDs or student IDs) to show RMC. Events that include a drink ticket are Club CNU and Senior Class Gift Toast. There will be a cashless bar available at Alumni Launch and Club CNU for additional beverage purchases using a credit or debit card. Outside alcohol is prohibited at all events.
Will there be food?
We plan on having food options at Alumni Launch, Grad Fest - Dinner and Dessert, Captains Coffee & Doughnuts and the Senior Class Gift Toast. If you have additional dietary restrictions you forgot to mention during registration, please reach out to sas@cnu.edu. Please refer above to each event for the type of food being provided.
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