Commencement

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.

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Class of 2019 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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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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

Thursday, May 30, 2019

R.O.T.C. Commissioning Ceremony

Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Location: Hay Outdoor Theater
Senior cadets and guests. No ticket required.

Sigma Xi Initatiation

Time: 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Location: Jewett Auditorium
Seniors and guests.

Picnic Lunch

Time: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location:Tower Courtyard
Seniors and guests. Tickets for students and their guests may be purchased here. The cost is $15.00 per person. Enjoy a lovely outdoor picnic with beautiful views of Lake Waban prior to attending Baccalaureate! Tickets are also available at the door with cash payments.

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, Multifaith Center, adjacent Lawn Tent, and Library Lecture Room
Graduates admitted without a ticket. One ticket provided to each senior for guest admittance to the Chapel. Tickets have been distributed to the student on campus mailboxes.
Viewing available in adjacent tent without the need for a ticket.
Viewing available in the Library Lecture Room without the need for a ticket (Air conditioned).

President's Reception following Baccalaureate

Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Location: Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center, first floor
Seniors and guests.

Legacy Photograph

Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hay Outdoor Theater
Graduates and their Alumnae family members will pose for a photo together

Phi Beta Kappa Initiation

Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Jewett Auditorium
Seniors and guests.

Baccalaureate Concert

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

Community Dinner Celebrating Ramadan

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Tower Dining Hall
Advance reservations required. Please RSVP. For questions, please contact Amira Quraishi, Interim Dean of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at aquraish@wellesley.edu.

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 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.