Schedule of Events
Commencement week schedule of events
Registration for certain Commencement-week events is now open. Registration is not required, except for those invited to the Senior Athlete Recongition Luncheon.
Details of these activities and events may change. Check back often for updates.
Tuesday, May 12
| During the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop's regular hours of operation | During the Senior Sale Day, seniors can enjoy 30% off all Â鶹Æƽâ°æ-branded merchandise from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the . |
Wednesday, May 13
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1:00 to 3 p.m. |
Senior BBQ Seniors are invited for a barbeque at President Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner's house on North Broadway. |
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2:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
Cordapalooza College Honors cords, Department Honors cords, Senior coRDs, SGA cords, and Peer Mentor cords will be handed out to those who earned them. Also, plan to stop by the Career Development Center's table to complete your First Destination survey! Going to miss the handout event? Stop by the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop during hours of operation to collect your Commencement garb on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop will have a booth within the amphitheater grounds at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center the morning of Commencement as well. How to Qualify for: Department Honors Cords - Awarded to students who meet cumulative and major GPA thresholds (vary by discipline), complete research, thesis, or capstone projects as required by the major, and are recommended by the department or program. Senior CoRD - Awarded to students who participated in a number of activities that underscored their connection to Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. |
Thursday, May 14
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2:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
Graduate Information Session Graduates will join the Office of College Events and Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop for an information session regarding Commencement. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop staff members will demonstrate how to wear regalia. College Events staff members will discuss key ceremony details and need-to-know ceremony procedures. |
Friday, May 15
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During Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop hours of operation |
During the Family Day Sale at skidmoreshop.com and in-store location, families of graduating seniors will receive a 15% discount on insignia merchandise from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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10 a.m. to Noon |
Periclean Honors Forum: Held annually, the Periclean Scholar Awards competition recognizes excellence by awarding up to four prizes to seniors for distinguished projects in all disciplines. Periclean Scholar Awards recipients share the honor of this achievement at a ceremonial presentation of the project open to the College community. Following these presentations, Honors Forum members who are graduating seniors will receive their recognition medals. A reception will follow to celebrate graduating HF seniors and Periclean Scholar Awards recipients. For additional information on Periclean Honors Forum, please contact Joseph Cermatori. |
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Noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Senior Thesis Art Exhibit for more information on their current exhibitions. |
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Noon |
Senior Athlete Recognition Luncheon By invitation only. |
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2:00 p.m. |
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Induction ceremony for new members. Faculty, staff, students, and their families are welcome to attend. Reception follows. |
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2:00 - 3:30 p.m. |
Political Science Reception Political Science Majors, Minors and their family members are invited to join Political Science faculty to celebrate PL senior majors and minors. Refreshments will be served. We’re excited to see you! |
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3:30 p.m. |
Class of 2026 Brick Dedication Ceremony A brief ceremony for seniors, families, and friends to announce the senior class gift as well as the total amount contributed by the senior 2026 class, and dedicate the Class of 2026 brick pathway, given by the families of the Class of 2026 in honor of their graduating seniors. Each brick is engraved with the name of the student whose families participate in the Class of 2026 Senior Family Project. |
| 4:30 to 6 p.m. | President's Reception Scribner House, Backyard (Rain Location: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, 2nd Floor) President Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner greet seniors, their guests, trustees, faculty and staff. |
Saturday, May 16
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8:00 to 10:00 a.m. |
Breakfast Families, friends, and seniors are welcome as guests of the College. |
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9:15 a.m. |
Commencement Procession Formation Seniors arrive, pick up diplomas, and form processional. |
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10:30 a.m. |
Faculty members and platform party members form processional. Audience members are asked to be seated by this time. |
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10:40 a.m. |
115th Commencement Exercises Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop will have a pop-up location at Commencement. Great new merchandise and Â鶹Æƽâ°æ swag will be available, including diploma frames, hats, hoodies, t-shirts, and branded other gifts items for the whole family. |
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1:00 to 2:00 p.m. |
Commencement Refreshments Come celebrate! Please join graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff for a celebratory refreshments following the Commencement Ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of the newest Â鶹Æƽâ°æ graduates. |
Sunday, May 17
| By 10:00 a.m. |
Final Move-Out Day
We expect your student to pack their belongings and clean their room/apartment during
specified times over Senior Week in preparation for your arrival. We ask that you
please share and communicate this expectation (which we are also communicating) with
your student, to allow for quick and efficient final packing and car loading. Thank
you for your support!
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