Commencement

Commencement at Wellesley College honors the transition of Wellesley students to Wellesley alumnae through events and traditions

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

R.O.T.C. Commissioning Ceremony

Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Hay Outdoor Theater
Senior cadets and guests. No ticket required.

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

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Sigma Xi Initatiation

Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location: Jewett Auditorium
Seniors and guests.

Picnic Lunch

Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Tower Court Courtyard, overlooking Lake Waban
Tickets for students and their guests may be purchased. The cost is $20.00 per person. Enjoy a lovely outdoor picnic with beautiful views of Lake Waban prior to attending Baccalaureate. Tickets will be available on a website that will open in March. Tickets may also be purchased at the door with cash payment.

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: Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall Auditorium
Seniors and guests.

Baccalaureate Concert

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Houghton Chapel and Multifaith Center
Seniors and guests

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.