Commencement Schedule 2025

Monday, May 19, 2025

  • 5:30pm–7:00pm: Gray Athletic Building
    • Farewell celebration for seniors and faculty

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

  • 9:30pm–12:30am
    • Maine Beer Takeover (MBC)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

  • SHORT TERM ENDS
  • 10:00am-11:30am: Perry Atrium
    • Short Term Showcase
  • 9:30pm-12:30am: Library Quad Tent
    • Big Prize Bingo (Alcohol Service to 12:30am)

Thursday, May 22, 2025

  • 5:00pm UNDERCLASS STUDENTS DEPART (LBPM LUNCH)
  • 5:30pm-8:00pm: Commons
    • Senior Commons Favorites
  • 9:30pm-12:30am
    • Chase Hall Takeover (Alcohol Service to 12:30am)

Friday, May 23, 2025

  • 8:00am-10:00am: Commons
    • Breakfast (STUDENTS ONLY)
  • 9:30am: Garcelon Field
    • Senior class photo
  • 10:00am–12:00pm: Historic Quad
    • Mandatory Commencement rehearsal. Caps and gowns will be handed out at rehearsal. Senior Survey must be completed to receive cap and gown.
  • 12:00pm-2:00pm: Commons
    • Lunch (STUDENTS ONLY)
  • 12:45pm-3:30pm: Historic Quad
    • Baccalaureate Rehearsal 
  • 4:00pm–7:00pm: Olin Arts Center
    • Induction Ceremonies
      • 4:00pm–5:00pm: Phi Beta Kappa
      • 5:15pm–6:15pm: College Key
  • 5:00pm-7:00pm: Commons
    • Dinner (STUDENTS ONLY)
  • 5:00pm-7:30pm: Gray Athletic Building
    • SCBC Commencement Celebration Dinner
  • 8:00pm-8:45pm: Commons Fireplace Lounge
    • Class of 2025 Event
  • 8:00pm–9:30pm: Bardwell Field Tent
    • Senior/Parent wine and cheese tasting

Saturday, May 24, 2025

  • 8:30am-10:00am: Pettengill 260
    • Sociology Continental Breakfast
  • 8:30am-10:00am: Commons
    • Continental Breakfast (STUDENTS ONLY)
  • 8:30am-10:00am: Mays Center
    • Psychology Continental Breakfast
  • 8:30am-11:00am: Alumni Walk /Curb Cats
    • Coffee Services for Families
  • 10:30am: Alumni Walk
    • Seniors line up for Baccalaureate: Wear cap and gown
  • 11:00am–12:30pm: Historic Quad, rain or shine
    • Baccalaureate Service
  • 11:30am-2:00pm: Commons
    • Lunch (Families pay/Seniors can Guest Pass)
  • 2:30pm-4:00pm: Mays Center
    • Tennis Reception
  • 5:30pm-7:30pm: Commons
    • Dinner (Families pay/Seniors can Guest Pass)
  • 10:00pm–1:00am: Den Terrace/Library Arcade/Library Quad Tent
    • Last Chance to Dance (Alcohol Service ends at 12:30am)

Sunday, May 25, 2025

  • 12:00am-1:30am: Commons
    • Senior Late Night Breakfast (STUDENTS ONLY)
  • 7:00am-8:30am: Commons
    • Breakfast (STUDENTS ONLY)
  • 7:00am–8:30am: Library Arcade
    • Coffee services for Families
  • 8:30am : Alumni Walk
    • Seniors line up for Commencement: Wear cap and gown
  • 10:00am–12:00pm: Historic Quad, Rain or Shine
    • Commencement
  • 11:30am-2:00pm: Bardwell Field Tent/In-Front of Commons
    • Lunch for graduates and their families. Seating in Library Quad Tent
    • Platform Party and Honorary Degree Recipients (Perry Atrium)