Commencement 2023 Schedule
Monday May 22, 2023
- 5:30p-7:00p (Gray Cage)
- Farewell Celebration for Seniors and Faculty
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
- 12:00p-2:00p (Gray Cage)
- Senior Athletes Recognition Luncheon
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
- Short Term Ends
- 2:00p-4:00p (Perry Atrium)
- Short Term Showcase
Thursday, May 25, 2023
- By 5:00p
- Underclass students depart
- 7:30p-9:30p (Commons)
- Dinner Senior Favorites (Students only)
Friday, May 26, 2023
- 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
- 5:00p-6:00p College Key
- 6:15-7:00p Phi Beta Kappa
- Induction Ceremonies
- 5:00p-7:00p (Commons)
- Dinner (Students Only)
- 7:30p-8:30p (Bonney Living Room)
- OIE Reception
- 8:00p-8:45p (Dana Hall)
- Families of 2023 Living Room Opening Celebration
- 8:30p- 10:00p (Perry Atrium)
- Senior/Parent Wine and Cheese Tasting
Saturday, May 27, 2023
- 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 28, 2023
- 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)