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Commencement Schedule of Events (Printable)

 

Friday, May 9, 2025

  • Phi Beta Kappa Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall
  • Crime, Law, & Justice Reception | 2–3 p.m. | Wyatt Hall, Atrium
  • Gender & Queer Studies Reception | 3–4 p.m. | Wyatt Hall, Room 109
  • Environmental Policy & Decision-Making Reception | 4–6 p.m. | Thompson Hall, Natural History Museum Foyer 
  • Lavender Graduates Celebration | 4–5:30 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall
  • Access Scholars Celebration | 5:30–7 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Murray Boardroom
  • French Studies Reception | 6–7 p.m. | Wyatt Hall, Room 209
  • International Political Economy Reception | 6–7 p.m. | Thomas Hall, Tahoma Room
  • Grad Party | 7–9 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Marshall Hall

 

Saturday, May 10, 2025

  • Religious Studies Reception | 9–10 a.m. | Oppenheimer Cafe
  • First Generation Graduates Celebration | 9–10:30 a.m. | Thomas Hall, Tahoma Room
  • Neuroscience Reception | 9–10:30 a.m. | Student Diversity Center, Patio
  • Communication Studies Reception | 9–11 a.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall
  • Politics & Government Reception | 9–11 a.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Rasmussen Rotunda
  • Philosophy Reception | 9:30–11 a.m. | Wyatt Hall, Room 308
  • School of Business Reception | 9:30–11 a.m. | McIntyre Hall, Room 107/109/111
  • Exercise Science Reception | 10–11 a.m. | Event Lawn
  • German Studies Reception | 10–11:30 a.m. | Weyerhaeuser Hall, Room 302
  • Economics Reception | 10–11:30 a.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Piano Lounge
  • Theatre Arts Reception | 10–11:30 a.m. | Jones Hall, Norton Clapp Theatre
  • Hispanic & Latino/a Studies Reception | 10 a.m.–Noon | Wyatt Hall, Room 203-206
  • Art & Art History Reception | 10 a.m.–Noon | Kittredge Gallery
  • Science, Math, & Computer Science Reception | 10 a.m.–Noon | Brown Family Courtyard
  • Bioethics Reception | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Oppenheimer Cafe
  • English Reception | 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Wyatt Hall, Atrium
  • Music Reception | 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Music Hall, Room 106
  • History Reception | 11 a.m.–Noon | Wyatt Hall, Room 313
  • Sociology & Anthropology Reception | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Murray Boardroom
  • African American Studies Reception | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Howarth Hall, Room 212/214
  • Honors Program Reception | 11:30–1 p.m. | Langlow House
  • Indigenous Graduates Celebration | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Thomas Hall, Tahoma Room
  • Master of Public Health Reception | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Wilson Welcome Center
  • Science, Technology, & Society Reception | Noon–1 p.m. | University Club
  • Psychology Reception | Noon–2 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Rasmussen Rotunda 
  • Asian Studies and Asian Languages & Cultures Reception | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall
  • Academic Convocation Platform Party Assembly | 1:30 p.m. | Music Hall, Room 114
  • Academic Convocation | 2–3:30 p.m. | Schneebeck Concert Hall
  • Center for Writing & Learning Reception | 3:30–5 p.m. | Howarth Hall, Room 109
  • Greek, Latin, & Ancient Mediterranean Studies Reception | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | University Club
  • Posse Graduation Celebration | 3:30–5 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall
  • Graduates of Color Celebration | 5:30–7 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall
  • Honorand Reception & Dinner | 6–9 p.m. | Event Lawn & Thomas Hall, Tahoma Room

 

Sunday, May 11, 2025

  • Commencement Brunch | 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center, The Diner
  • Interfaith Baccalaureate Celebration | 10–11 a.m. | Kilworth Memorial Chapel
  • School of Education, MAT Reception | 10–11 a.m. | Wheelock Student Center, Rasmussen Rotunda
  • Occupational Therapy Reception | 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Collins Memorial Library, West & East Reading Rooms
  • Physical Therapy Reception | 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Thomas Hall, Tahoma Room
  • School of Education, Education Studies Minor Reception | 11 a.m.–Noon | Wheelock Student Center, Rasmussen Rotunda
  • School of Education, MEd Reception | 11–Noon | Wilson Welcome Center
  • Commencement Platform Party Lunch | Noon–1 p.m. | Trimble Hall, Trimble Forum
  • Commencement Platform Party Assembly | 1 p.m. | Jones Hall, Room 114
  • Commencement Graduate & Faculty Lineup | 1 p.m. | Karlen Quadrangle
  • Commencement Ceremony | 2–4:30 p.m. | Baker Stadium, Peyton Field
  • Commencement Reception | 4:30–6 p.m. | Event Lawn