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Graduating students clapping
(Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)

2025 Weekend Schedule

Friday, June 13

2 p.m. Geisel School of Medicine, Health Sciences Education Class Day

5:30 - 7 p.m. President’s Reception for Graduates and Guests

Saturday, June 14

9 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal for seniors (no guests)

9:15 a.m. Thayer School of Engineering Investiture

10:15 a.m. Class Day Exercises for seniors and guests

The Class photo takes place immediately following Class Day.

1 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony

2 p.m. Baccalaureate: multifaith service for all graduates and guests.

Seating is limited.

4 p.m. Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies Investiture

8 p.m. Graduation Gala for undergraduates and their guests. No special attire or cost.

Sunday, June 15

8:15 a.m. Assembly of seniors

8:45 a.m. Guests take their seats

9 a.m. Academic Procession

9:30 a.m. Commencement Ceremony

 

Diploma distribution takes place immediately following the ceremony until 2 p.m.

 

Photographs

GradImages, a professional photography company, will take pictures of each graduate. You will receive an order packet with details. Commencement guests are asked to remain in their seats while taking photographs.

Livestream

At 9 a.m. the livestream of the ceremony will be available online for those who can’t make the ceremony in person.