Commencement at Wellesley College honors the transition of Wellesley students to Wellesley alumnae through events and traditions
On Friday, May 31, Wellesley celebrated the class of 2019, its 141st graduating class. For a recap of the day, visit the Daily Shot photo essay, and find video and speeches on the 2019 page.
COMMENCEMENT MAPCOMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Class of 2020 Schedule of Events
The commencement schedule of events is subject to change with the exception of Commencement Exercises. Please check back periodically for updated information.
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Friday, May 29, 2020
Commencement Rehearsal
- Time: 2:00pm
- Location: Severance Green Tent
- Seniors only, attendance is required. Students should arrive to the Academic Quad by 1:45 p.m. to walk the procession route with the Registrar's Office
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Saturday, May 30, 2020
R.O.T.C. Commissioning Ceremony
- Time: TBD
- Location: Hay Outdoor Theater
- Senior cadets and guests. No ticket required.
Sigma Xi Initatiation
- Time: TBD
- Location: Jewett Auditorium
- Seniors and guests.
Senior Class Picture
- Time: 1:15-1:30 p.m.
- Location: Severance Green Hill
- Seniors. Photos available for purchase from Panfoto.
Baccalaureate Celebration
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Houghton Chapel
- Graduates admitted without a ticket. One ticket provided to each senior for guest admittance to the Chapel.
- Additional viewing locations will be announced.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Location: TBD
- Seniors and guests.
Baccalaureate Concert
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Houghton Chapel and Multifaith Center
- Seniors and guests
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Sunday, May 31, 2020 - Commencement Day
Procession Formation
- Time: 9:20 a.m.
- Location: Graduates - Academic Quad, alphabetically. Faculty - Outside of Founds Hall, on Jewett Road.
- Graduates and Faculty begin to line up for the formal procession.
Commencement Exercises
- Time: 10:30 a.m. *Tickets are not required for this ceremony
- Location: Severance Green Tent, air conditioned spaces in Collins Cinema, Jewett Auditorium, and Pendleton East.
- Seating opens at 8:30 a.m. Also live-streamed.
Complimentary Light Lunch & Reception
- Time: 1:15-3:30 p.m. following Commencement
- Location: Chapel Lawn Tent
- Seniors and guests.
Diploma Pick-Up
- Time: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
- Location: Clapp Library
- Seniors only.
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Future Commencement Dates: Class of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Class of 2021: Friday, May 28, 2021
Class of 2022: Friday, May 27, 2022
Class of 2023: Will be announced soon
Class of 2024: Will be announced soon
