Commencement Events

Commencement is an exciting time to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students! 

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Bell Ringing
Thursday, October 7
3pm - 6pm
Wren Building

Bell Ringing for graduates of the Class of 2020. Masks required to enter the Wren Building.

Bell Ringing
Friday, October 8
3pm - 6pm
Wren Building

Bell Ringing for graduates of the Class of 2020. Masks required to enter the Wren Building.

Candlelight Ceremony
Friday, October 8
9:30pm - 10:15pm
Wren Building, Yard (CW Side)

This is an outdoor event (masks optional, but encouraged if unable to maintain social distancing)

    Class of 2020 Dance
    Friday, October 8 - Saturday, October 9
    10:15pm - 12:45am
    Sunken Garden, Tent

    This is an outdoor tent event (masks optional, but encouraged if unable to maintain social distance)

    Global Studies: 2020 Graduates Homecoming Reception 
    Saturday, October 9
    10am - 12pm
    Rowe House

    Global Studies will host a reception for the Class of 2020 alums 

    Bell Ringing
    Saturday, October 9
    11am - 3pm
    Wren Building

    Bell Ringing for graduates of the Class of 2020 and returning alumni. Masks required to enter the Wren Building.

    Linguistics Program: 2020 Graduates Homecoming Reception 
    Saturday, October 9
    2pm - 4pm
    Tucker Hall, Foyer

    At 3pm we will particularly recognize graduates of the class of 2020.

    Walk Across Campus
    Sunday, October 10
    All day
    Wren Courtyard, Class of 2020 graduates gather at the Wren Building
    Gather at the back of the Wren Building (Sunken Garden side) 75 minutes before your ceremony. Masks are encouraged during the Walk Across Campus if unable to maintain social distancing.
      Commencement Ceremony 1
      Sunday, October 10
      9:30am - 11:30am
      Kaplan Arena
      Masks required to enter Kaplan Arena
      Commencement Ceremony 2
      Sunday, October 10
      2:30pm - 4:30pm
      Kaplan Arena

      Masks required to enter Kaplan Arena

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