Commencement Information

Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 22, 2010

12:00 noon  Graduation Rehearsal and President's address. Graduates will assemble behind Donahue Hall. A required rehearsal for all graduating seniors.

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.  Caps, gowns and hoods are available at the College Bookstore. Seniors must pick up their own caps, gowns and hoods (to ensure proper fit). There is no charge.

4:00 p.m.   Baccalaureate Mass, Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex. Graduates do not march in procession for the Mass, but are asked to attend in the company of family and guests. No academic robes are worn for this occasion. Faculty members, administrators and staff members are invited to attend.

6:30-12:00 p.m.  Commencement Eve Dinner Dance,  Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA

Sunday, May 23, 2010

9:00 a.m.      Graduates assemble, in alphabetical order by degree, behind Donahue Hall for commencement procession.

9:30 a.m.      Faculty assemble in the Cushing Martin Building and dignitaries assemble in Martin Institute.

10:00 a.m.   Commencement Exercises, Quadrangle Lawn 

Immediately after Commencement:  Pick up diplomas in the Duffy Academic Center (financial aid hallway). Graduates keep caps, gowns and tassels.

6:00 p.m.     Deadline for removing belongings from residence halls and returning room keys