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Join us for the Grad Party 2025, a fantastic event to celebrate your achievements with your classmates and family members on Friday, May 9, from 7‒9 p.m. in Wheelock Student Center, Marshall Hall. Take this opportunity to reminisce about the wonderful memories you’ve made at Puget Sound while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres, a hosted bar, and music. Capture the joyous moments with our fun-filled photo booth. This is a night to celebrate you and all of your accomplishments!

Grad Party Slideshow: Share your incredible journey at Puget Sound with your classmates! SUBMIT PHOTOS showcasing your campus life, your friendships, and the moments that have defined your time at Puget Sound for a slideshow during the Grad Party. 

Academic Convocation is a celebration of student achievement and takes place on Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. in Schneebeck Concert Hall. The event will feature remarks by a student and faculty speaker and the presentation of university awards. Awards range from accolades for research, creative work, academics, and service to a department/program. Invitations to the students who will be recognized on stage or in the program will be sent by email on April 16, 2025. All students, family members, and friends are welcome to attend the ceremony and support the achievements of their peers. For information about Convocation, visit the Academic Convocation page. 

Members of the Class of 2025, families, guests, faculty, and staff are invited to the Commencement Brunch on Sunday, May 11, in Wheelock Student Center. Brunch will be served in three separate seatings: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. We highly encourage you to purchase brunch tickets in advance as they do sell out. Tickets are $14.95 for Class of 2025, $35 for adults, $12.95 for children 12 and under, and $40 on the day of Commencement. Tickets may be purchased in advance until May 9 or until sold out. Brunch will be served in The Diner, with communal seating available in lower and upper Marshall Hall. 

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This celebration is led by graduates from diverse backgrounds with support from University Chaplain Rev. Dave Wright ’96. All graduates and families are welcome to participate in the program in ways appropriate for their own spiritual and religious identities.

Put on your cap and gown and meet your classmates in Karlen Quadrangle to assemble for the procession to Baker Stadium. Please plan to take any personal photographs prior to the lineup—this will be a busy time, and we need your full attention to start your last student walk across campus on the right foot.

The stadium gates open for seating at noon. The ceremony will end at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Join the Class of 2025 and guests at the Commencement Reception. The event begins at 4:30 p.m., on the Event Lawn following the Commencement Ceremony. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided as we say "farewell and good luck" to our graduates and their families.