Sunday, June 3, 2012, on West College Lawn
9:30 a.m., Commencement Procession
10:00 a.m., Commencement Exercises

Commencement begins with a formal academic procession. Three members of the Senior Class give brief speeches, honorary degrees are awarded, and an honorary degree recipient gives the Commencement Address. Finally the College President awards each senior his or her diploma. No tickets are necessary for outdoor Commencement on West College Lawn. Since the outdoor seating faces east, guests will find hats, sunglasses, and a water bottle useful on a sunny morning.  Every effort will be made to hold the ceremony outdoors, even with a possibility of light rain. Guests should bring rain gear if the weather forecast includes rain.

Rain Plans: In case of heavy rain or threat of lightning, the Chapel Bells will toll at 9 a.m. Sunday signaling that the ceremony will move to Lansing-Chapman Hockey Rink for indoor Commencement. Tickets are required for admission to Lansing-Chapman. Additional seating will be available on a first come basis in Chandler Gymnasium where the ceremony will be broadcast on a large screen. Tickets are not required for seating in Chandler Gymnasium.