Commencement
for the Class of 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024

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A FULL SCHEDULE OF 2024 COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND EVENTS & TICKETING INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED IN EARLY APRIL. FOR ADVANCE PLANNING PURPOSES, KEY EVENTS INCLUDE:

FRIDAY, MAY 24

  • 9:00 a.m. Annual Meeting of Phi Beta Kappa and induction ceremony.
  • 11:00 a.m. Seniors Concert
  • Departmental & Academic Program Open Houses
  • Afternoon. Conversations with 2024 honorary degree recipients.
  • 4:30 p.m. The Baccalaureate Ceremony. This special event marks the official close of the academic year and the coming together of graduates and their families. It features remarks by President Safa Zaki, a speech by a graduating senior, and a keynote address by an honorary degree recipient.
  • 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Down East Lobster Bake for members of the graduating class, their guests, faculty and staff. Tickets are requried and students will be able to order the number of tickets needed for their guests in April. There is no charge for this event. 

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SATURDAY, MAY 25

  • 8:00 a.m. Guest seating opens on the Main Quad.
  • 9:15 a.m. It is recommended that guests be at their seats to view the procession.
  • 9:20 a.m. Commencement Processional begins at Baxter House and marches through the quad.
  • 10:00 a.m. The 219th Commencement Exercises of Bowdoin College. The Commencement ceremony will be held outside on the Terrace of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, except in the case of severe weather. If rain is forecasted, come prepared with an umbrella and other rain gear. No tickets are necessary for the outdoor ceremony, and you may bring as many guests as you wish.
  • Noon-2:00 p.m. Luncheon for members of the graduating class, their guests, faculty and staff. Tickets are requried and students will be able to order the number of tickets needed for their guests in April. There is no charge for this event.

Contact Us

If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Events and Summer Programs at events@bowdoin.edu or (207) 725-3433.

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