Commencement Schedule
For the Class of 2024
Planning is in progress. More events and details to be added.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Senior Beach Bash
TBD
Friday, May 17, 2024
Senior Class Luncheon
This event is for members of the Class of 2024. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate additional guests.
Owings Library Terrace (Rain location: TBD)
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Commencement Rehearsal
This rehearsal is mandatory for any graduate planning to participate in the commencement ceremony. Graduates who fail to attend rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in commencement. If you have questions or concerns, please email registrarFREEwashcoll.
Cap and gown distribution will take place at rehearsal. Each student will also be
given a graduation packet including 6 tickets to use in the event of inclement weather
for Sunday’s ceremony.
Johnson Fitness Center Field House
1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
(For Senior Varsity Athletes Only)
Hodson Boathouse
4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Dinner in the Dining Hall
Graduates on the meal plan may use a meal swipe, all others may purchase tickets at
the door.
Hodson Hall Second Floor Dining
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sophie Kerr Prize Announcement
Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Riverside Picnic
(registration opens April 1 with Alumni Engagement)
Hodson Boathouse
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Alumni Toast to the Class of 2024 with Parents, Honoring Legacy Graduates
Hosted by Alumni Engagement
Owings Library Terrace
(Rain location : Underwood Lobby, Gibson Center for the Arts)
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.
Commencement Dinner
Graduates free, all others may purchase tickets at the door.
Hodson Hall Second Floor Dining
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Family Party
TBD
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Breakfast for Seniors and Families
Graduates free, all others may purchase tickets at the door.
Hodson Hall Second Floor Dining
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Graduates Report for Line-up
John S. Toll Science Center
9:00 a.m.
Washington College's 241st Commencement Ceremony
Campus Lawn
(Rain location: Johnson Fitness Center Field House)
10:00 a.m.
Commencement Reception
Owings Library Terrace
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.