Commencement 2024 Schedule

Monday May 20, 2024

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

    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

    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)
    • 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)