Commencement 2026 Schedule

Monday, May 25, 2026

5:30pm-7:00pm: Gray Cage
  • Farewell Celebration for Seniors and Faculty

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

9:30pm-12:30am: Maine Beer Company
  • Maine Beer Company Senior Takeover

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Short Term Ends

10:00am-11:45am: Perry Atrium, Pettengill Hall
  • Short Term Showcase
9:30pm-12:30am: Library Quad Tent
  • Senior Big Prize Bingo 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

2:00pm-4:30pm: Bardwell Field
  • Senior Field Day
5:00pm: Underclass Students Depart (Post-LBPM LUNCH)

5:30pm-8:00pm: Commons
  • Senior Commons Favorites
9:30pm-12:30am: Chase Hall
  • Chase Hall Takeover

Friday, May 29, 2026

8:00am-10:00am: Commons
  • Breakfast (Students Only)
9:30am: Garcelon Field – Rain Site Underhill
  • Senior Class Photo
10:00am-12:00pm: Historic Quad – Rain Site Gray Cage
  • Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal 
12:00pm-2:00pm: Commons
  • Lunch (Students Only)
12:30pm-12:45pm: Historic Quad – Rain Site Gray Cage
  • Senior Speaker Rehearsal
12:45pm-3:30pm: Historic Quad – Rain Site Gray Cage
  • Baccalaureate Rehearsal
4:00pm-5:00pm: Olin Arts Center
  • Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony
5:00pm-7:00pm: Commons
  • Dinner (Students Only)
5:15pm-6:15pm: Olin Arts Center
  • College Key Induction Ceremony
8:00pm-8:30pm: Fireplace Lounge
  • Families of 2026 Senior Parent Gift Celebration
8:30pm-10:00pm: Bardwell Field Tent
  • Senior/Parent Wine and Cheese Tasting
  • Note: Baccalaureate Blessing tags will be available for parents to create at this event

Saturday, May 30, 2026

8:30am-10:00am: Commons
  • Breakfast (Students Only)
8:30am-10:00am: Mays Center
  • Psychology Departmental Continental Breakfast
8:30am-11:00am: Under Library Arcade
  • Coffee Service for Families
9:30am-10:30am: Sociology Lounge
  • Sociology Departmental Continental Breakfast
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 may use Guest Passes)
2:30am-4:00pm: Mays Center
  • Tennis Reception
5:30am-7:30pm: Commons
  • Dinner (Families pay; Seniors may use Guest Passes)
10:00pm-1:00am: Den Terrace/Library Arcade/Library Quad Tent
  • Last Chance to Dance
  • Note: Alcohol service concludes at 12:30am

Sunday, May 31, 2026

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 Service 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 Ceremony
11:30am-2:00pm: Bardwell Field Tent/Library Quad Tent
  • Commencement Lunch
    • Graduates & Families: Bardwell Field Tent & Library Quad Tent
    • Platform Party and Honorary Degree Recipients: Perry Atrium

Please check back for updates as more Commencement details are finalized.