Commencement 2021 Timeline
| Mount David Summit | Saturday, May 15, 2021 |
| Module D classes end | Thursday, May 20, 2021 |
| Module D reading day | Friday, May 21, 2021 |
| Baccalaureate 2021 Livestream | Sunday, May 23, 2021 11:00am EST |
| Module D final examinations | Monday, May 24, 2021 |
| Module D final examinations end | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 |
| Move out time for Non-Seniors | Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 5pm |
| Commencement rehearsal Note: Caps, gowns, and 2021 face covering will be distributed at rehearsals. If you are unable to attend rehearsal, please contact Michelle Lewis, mlewis2@bates.edu, for alternate arrangements. | Wednesday, May 26 2:30pm–4pm: last named A–K 4pm–5:30pm: last name L–Z |
| Move out time for Seniors | Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 7pm |
| Commencement Morning Ceremony Seniors with last names A–K | Thursday, May 27, 2021 • Guest seating opens: 7am • Senior Lineup on Alumni Walk: 7:45am • Guest seating closes: 8:15am — no guests seated after 8:15am • Procession Begins: 8:30am • Ceremony starts: 9am • Recessional 10:30am • Boxed meal distribution: 10:30am–1:30pm (Muskie Archives, Olin Arts Center, Frye Street, Lane Hall parking lot). Seniors meet your guest(s) at the boxed meal location closest to your residence. |
| Commencement Afternoon Ceremony Seniors with last names L–Z | Thursday, May 27, 2021 • Guest seating opens: 1pm • Senior Lineup on Alumni Walk: 1:45pm • Guest seating closes: 2:15pm — no guests seated after 2:15pm • Procession Begins: 2:30pm • Ceremony starts: 3pm • Recessional 4:30pm • Boxed meal distribution: 3:30pm–6:30pm (Muskie Archives, Olin Arts Center, Frye Street, Lane Hall parking lot). Seniors meet your guest(s) at the boxed meal location closest to your residence. |
| Official conferral of degrees | Sunday, May 30, 2021 |