Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 16

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation
Memorial Chapel
In recognition of outstanding scholarly achievement, selected seniors are inducted into the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.

11:00 - 12:15 p.m.
Senior Awards Convocation
Memorial Chapel

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate Service
Memorial Chapel
This Commencement tradition for seniors and their families will feature a distinguished speaker.

5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Senior Supper
Curtiss Frank Dining Hall
Reservations are required. information will be included in a future mailing and on this webpage.

8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Colgate Thirteen, Swinging ’Gates, Resolutions, and The Dischords perform
Memorial Chapel, Brehmer Theater in Dana Arts Center, and Love Auditorium in Olin Hall

9:00 p.m.
Torchlight Ceremony
Academic Quad and Taylor Lake
A Colgate tradition with seniors marching with lighted torches to encircle Taylor Lake.

Sunday, May 17

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Catholic Mass
Memorial Chapel

9:30 a.m.
Formation of academic procession
Reid Athletic Center

10:30 a.m.
University Commencement
Sanford Field House
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held for graduates, families, and faculty.

Future Commencement Dates
May 17, 2009
May 16, 2010
May 15, 2011
May 20, 2012

*time & locations subject to change

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