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Commencement Activities & Events Schedule

Don't miss out on these Commencement activities and events! 

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Grad Party | Friday, May 12 | 8-10 p.m. | Marshall Hall

Celebrate with classmates and your family! Event will include hors d'oeuvres, hosted bar, live music and photo booth. Please be sure to bring a photo ID with your birth date to the event. 

Academic Convocation | Saturday, May 13 | 2 p.m. | Schneebeck Concert Hall

Academic Convocation is a celebration of student achievement. The event will feature remarks by selected student and faculty speakers and the presentation of university awards. Families are invited.

Interfaith Baccalaureate Celebration | Sunday, May 14 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Kilworth Memorial Chapel

This is an opportunity to honor the ways faith and spirituality have been a part of our graduates’ learning and growth at Puget Sound. This celebration is led by graduates from diverse backgrounds with support from University Chaplain Rev. Dave Wright ‘96. All graduates and families are welcome to participate in the program in ways appropriate for their own spiritual and religious identities.

Graduate & Faculty Lineup | Sunday, May 14 | 1 p.m. | Karlen Quadrangle

Put on your cap and gown and meet your classmates in Karlen Quadrangle to assemble for the procession to Baker Stadium. Please plan to take any personal photographs prior to the lineup—this will be a busy time, and we need your full attention to start your last student walk across campus on the right foot.

Commencement Ceremony | Sunday, May 14 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Baker Stadium

The stadium opens for seating at noon. The ceremony will end at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Commencement Reception | Sunday, May 14 | 4:30 p.m. | Event Lawn

Enjoy refreshments on campus immediately following the Commencement Ceremony.

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