Commencement Weekend Schedule 2027
Saturday, June 5, 2027 – Class Day
8:30 a.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction, MainStage ’62 Center
10:00 a.m. Sigma Xi Induction, MainStage ’62 Center
11:00 a.m. Senior Class Day Recital, Brooks Rogers Auditorium
11:30 a.m. Senior Athlete Recognition, MainStage ’62 Center
1:00-2:30 p.m. Ivy Exercises, Chapin Hall
4:30–6:00 p.m. Art History Graduate Program Hooding Ceremony, Clark Art Institute
4:40 p.m. Baccalaureate Procession, Frosh Quad
5:00-6:15 p.m. Baccalaureate Service, Chapin Hall (Ticketed event*)
*Note: Because seating is limited and the service’s principal focus is on seniors as a group, we limit each senior to two guest tickets. Other family members and guests are welcome to view a live stream of the service next door in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. Tickets for the live stream are not required.
Sunday, June 6, 2027 – Commencement Day
7:30 a.m. Catholic Mass, Main Sanctuary of Thompson Memorial Chapel. Service will conclude in time for visitors to find seats for the Commencement ceremony.
8:00 a.m. Commencement Venue opens to visitors, Williams Quad
9:30 a.m. Commencement Procession, Frosh Quad
10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Commencement Exercises, Williams Quad
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. President’s Reception, Chapin Hall Lawn
Commencement Livestream: Available on the Commencement landing page beginning 9:45 am on Sunday, June 6.
Note: Commencement will be outdoors even if there is light to moderate rain. The ceremony will be live streamed in Chapin Hall for those who prefer to view indoors. No tickets required.
In the event of extreme or dangerous weather, we will move the Commencement ceremony to the Lansing Chapman Ice Rink. Admission will be limited to three guests per senior, and only those holding electronic tickets (which your student will email to you) will be admitted into the building. The ceremony will be live-streamed and available to watch in the MainStage of the ‘62 Center or on your own device wherever you’d like. For most guests, the livestream will likely be the best option.