Commencement 2024 Schedule

Monday May 20, 2024

  • 5:30p-7:00p (Gray Cage)
    • Farewell Celebration for Seniors and Faculty 

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

  • 12:00p-2:00p (Gray Cage)
    • Senior Athletes Recognition Luncheon

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

  • Short Term Ends
  • 2:00p-4:00p (Perry Atrium)
    • Short Term Showcase

Thursday, May 23, 2024

  • By 5:00p
    • Underclass students depart
  • 7:30p-9:30p (Commons)
    • Dinner Senior Favorites (Students only)

Friday, May 24, 2024

  • 8:00a-10:00a (Commons)
    • Breakfast (Students Only)
  • 9:30a (Garcelon Field)
    • Senior Class Photo
  • 10:00a-12:00n (Historic Quad)
    • Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal – Caps and Gowns will be handed out at rehearsal. Senior Survey must be completed to receive Cap and Gown.
  • 12:00n-2:00p (Commons)
    • Lunch (Students Only)
  • 12:00n – 12:30p (Historic Quad)
    • Platform Party Rehearsal
  • 12:30p-3:00p (Historic Quad)
    • Baccalaureate Rehearsal 
  • 5:00p-7:00p (Olin Arts Center)
    • Induction Ceremonies
      • 4:00p-5:00p Phi Beta Kappa
      • 5:15-6:15p College Key
  • 5:00p-7:00p (Commons)
    • Dinner (Students Only)
  • 7:30p-8:30p (Bonney Living Room)
    • OIE Reception
  • 8:00p-8:45p (Chase Hall)
    • Families of the Class of 2024 Collaborative Work Space Opening Celebration
  • 8:30p- 10:00p (Perry Atrium)
    • Senior/Parent Wine and Cheese Tasting 

Saturday, May 25, 2024

  • 8:30a-10:00a (Benjamin Mays Center)
    • Psychology Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00a-10:00a (Pettengill 260)
    • Sociology Continental Breakfast
  • 8:30a-9:30a (Commons)
    • Continental Breakfast (Students Only)
  • 8:30a-11:00a (Library Arcade)
    • Coffee Services for Families
  • 10:30a (Alumni Walk)
    • Seniors line-up for Baccalaureate – Wear Cap and Gown
  • 11:00a- 12:30p ( Historic Quad Rain or Shine)
    • Baccalaureate Service
  • 12:30p-2:30p (Commons)
    • Lunch in Commons – Open to Student & Families (Families use one of their senior’s remaining guest passes or pay with a credit card. The lunch cost for guests is $12 per person.)
  • 5:30p-7:30p (Commons)
    • Dinner in Commons – Open to Student & Families (Families use one of their senior’s remaining guest passes or pay with a credit card. The dinner cost for guests is $14 per person.)

Sunday, May 26, 2024

  • 12:30a- 1:30a (Commons)
    • Senior Breakfast (Students Only)
  • 7:00a-8:30a (Commons)
    • Breakfast (Students Only)
  • 7:00a-8:30a (Library Arcade)
    • Coffee Service for Families 
  • 8:30a (Alumni Walk)
    • Line-Up for Commencement – Wear Cap and Gown
  • 10a-12:00n (Historic Quad – Rain or Shine)
    • Commencement 
  • 12n-2:00p
    • Picnic lunch for graduates and their families (Bardwell Field Tent in front of Commons)