Commencement

FRIDAY, MAY 24

9:00 a.m. Annual Meeting of Phi Beta Kappa and induction ceremony.
11:00 a.m. Seniors Concert
Various times. Departmental & Academic Program Open Houses.
1:30 p.m. A Conversation with 2024 Honorary Degree Recipient Maria de Lourdes Hinojosa Ojeda
2:30 p.m. A Conversation with 2024 Honorary Degree Recipient Ryan Speedo Green
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 honorary degree recipient David Roux.
5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Down East Lobster Bake. A Bowdoin tradition! For members of the graduating class and their guests. Tickets are required and should be ordered by graduates in advance by Sunday, May 5th.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

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. Commencement Luncheon for members of the graduating class and their guests. Tickets are required and should be ordered by graduates in advance by Sunday, May 5th.

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