Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Participate in Events and Traditions

Details, including dates and times, will be listed here as they become available.

Accessibility


Learn more about Commencement Ceremony access and accommodations or find information about other events in our Commencement Event Access Guide. This information will give you a sense of what to expect at each event in terms of the location, seating, paths of travel to and from the event, nearby restrooms, sensory elements, and more. Once you have familiarized yourself with what to expect at each event, we invite graduates and guests to request accommodations (forms opening in February).

After you complete the form, someone from the Commencement Access Team will contact you directly to coordinate accommodations. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please feel free to contact us at commencement@mtholyoke.edu.

International Senior Ceremony

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 4:30pm to 6pm

The Mount Holyoke College International Senior Ceremony is a recognition ceremony honoring International graduating seniors. During the celebration, we will honor graduating International seniors...

Blanchard Hall, Great Room

Fearless First Cording Ceremony

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 3pm to 5pm

The Mount Holyoke College Fearless First Cording Ceremony is a recognition ceremony honoring college students who self-identify as first-generation and/ or low-income graduating seniors. Sponsored...

Community Center, Great Room

free

Lavender Ceremony

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 4pm to 5:30pm

The Lavender Ceremony at Mount Holyoke is a recognition ceremony honoring our LGBTQIA+ Graduates sponsored by SGA Lavender Committee, the Jeannette Marks House, and Office of Community and...

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

Berries & Bubbly

Tue, May 6, 2025 5pm to 6:30pm

The Alum Association and the Office of Development cordially invite you to Berries & Bubbly, where we will toast your accomplishments and welcome you into the worldwide alum community. Come enjoy...

Mary Woolley Hall, Chapin Auditorium

Final Lecture

Wed, May 21, 2025 3pm to 5pm

This event gives soon-to-be graduates the opportunity to listen to one last “lecture” from staff and faculty they have elected to deliver the sage words — often humorous, insightful and just what...

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

Senior Sunset

Wed, May 21, 2025 6:30pm to 10pm

Senior Sunset and Dirty Dancing Streaming Close out your Mount Holyoke journey with a golden-hour celebration just for the Class of 2025! Join us for a relaxing evening on the green as we watch...

Richard Glenn Gettell Amphitheater, (rain location: Gamble Auditorium)

My Journey Begins Coffee Hour

Thu, May 22, 2025 9am to 11am

All new grads are invited to stop by to pick up a souvenir from the CDC, create a sign and have your photo taken for #MyJourneyBegins, ask any last minute career questions, and learn about our...

Jones Career Development Center, Career Development Center Library

Stoling Ceremony Rehearsal

Thu, May 22, 2025 9am

In this celebration of mentorship that started in 2005, students of color honor mentors who have helped them succeed. The ceremony is both a celebration and a moment for reflection. Rehearsal for...

Mary Woolley Hall, Chapin Auditorium

Baccalaureate Rehearsal

Thu, May 22, 2025 2pm to 4pm

This rehearsal is mandatory for all speakers, ushers, class board, and the college marshal.

Abbey Memorial Chapel

President’s Reception (seniors only)

Thu, May 22, 2025 5pm to 6pm

Join President Holley in celebrating and honoring your hard work and accomplishments. Enjoy an elevated reception with your fellow graduates decked out in your favorite celebratory outfit. Bring...

Blanchard Hall

Balfour Class Rings

Fri, May 23, 2025 10am to 4pm

Balfour representatives will be tabling outside of the dining commons. They will be answering questions and placing orders for class rings. On May 23 they will be available from 10 am until 4 pm...

Community Center, Outside Dining Commons

Jumma Lunch for Seniors

Fri, May 23, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm

A special lunch and social space for seniors and their guests. Alums welcome! Jumma Prayer will be conducted around 1 pm by the Muslim Chaplain.

Eliot House, Lounge

Blessing and Sending

Fri, May 23, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm

This ceremony, which includes an exchange of roses, is spiritual more than religious. Seniors, accompanied by family and friends, are given a blessing and a send-off as they commence their new...

Mary Lyon Garden / Abbey Memorial Chapel

Commencement Shabbat

Fri, May 23, 2025 5pm to 6pm

Oneg Shabbat for graduating seniors, family and friends, and alums who will be attending Reunion 1.

Eliot House, Lounge

Stoling Ceremony

Fri, May 23, 2025 6pm

In this celebration of mentorship that started in 2005, students of color honor mentors who have helped them succeed. The ceremony is both a celebration and a moment for reflection. It is an...

Mary Woolley Hall, Chapin Auditorium

Commencement Concert

Fri, May 23, 2025 8pm to 9pm

Celebrate the musical accomplishments of the Class of 2025! The Commencement Concert features graduating senior soloists and instrumentalists, as well as performances by the Commencement Choir,...

Abbey Memorial Chapel

Senior Class Parade Lineup

Sat, May 24, 2025 8am to 8:45am

Please meet on the 116 side of Mary Woolley Hall to lineup for the parade. Lineup will take place on the paved path alongside the building.

Mary Woolley Hall, 116 Green

Laurel Parade

Sat, May 24, 2025 9am to 9:45am

Join us for this beloved annual tradition! Kicking off at 9 am, Loyalty class members will lead returning alums to Mary Lyon’s grave for the Laurel Chain Ceremony. Parade will take place rain or...

Woolley Circle

Laurel Chain Ceremony

Sat, May 24, 2025 9:45am to 10am

Join us to welcome the class of 2025 to the alum community!

Mary Lyon’s Grave

Community Lunch Under the Tent

Sat, May 24, 2025 11:30am to 1pm

Adult $21.00 Child (under 12) $12.00 Tickets may be purchased with Cash, Credit Card or Check only. Please note no refunds will be issued, so please double-check your arrangements before...

Skinner Hall, Skinner Green Tent

Adult: $21, Child (under 12): $12

Kendall Athletics Tag Sale

Sat, May 24, 2025 12pm to 3pm

New and used athletic uniforms, practice gear, and sideline gear at great prices. Take a piece of MHC athletics home with you! Cash or check only.

Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, Gymnasium

Commencement Dance Concert

Sat, May 24, 2025 1pm to 3pm

Senior Dance majors and minors perform original choreography as a part of the annual Mount Holyoke College commencement ceremony and reunion weekend celebrations.

Kendall Sports & Dance Complex, Studio Theater

Catholic Baccalaureate Mass

Sat, May 24, 2025 3pm to 4pm

The Baccalaureate Mass is a time where seniors give thanks and reflect on their academic experience at Mount Holyoke College. It is an important spiritual component of the annual commencement...

Abbey Memorial Chapel

Senior Line-up Baccalaureate

Sat, May 24, 2025 4:30pm to 5pm

Students participating in the Baccalaureate are asked to line up outside of Abbey Chapel with their robes on. There will be staff and student ushers available to provide directions upon arrival.

Abbey Memorial Chapel

Baccalaureate

Sat, May 24, 2025 5pm to 6pm

The Baccalaureate Ceremony is a celebration that honors members of the graduating class. This traditional ceremony is for seniors only and holds a deep meaning: students are given a final charge...

Abbey Memorial Chapel

Dinner with the Stars

Sat, May 24, 2025 6:30pm to 8pm

Adult $50, Child (under 12) $19 Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages included Tickets may be purchased with Cash, Credit Card or Check only. Please note no refunds will be issued, so please...

Skinner Hall, Skinner Green

Adult: $50, Child: $19

Canoe Sing

Sat, May 24, 2025 9pm

At Canoe Sing, selected students canoe in formation on Lower Lake to a class-curated playlist, while other selected students sing from the Lower Lake gazebo. The graduating class watches from the...

Lower Lake

Commencement Seating

Sun, May 25, 2025 9am

Seating begins for ticket holders for Pageant Green. Non-ticketed seating is available in the amphitheater. If the event moves indoors, attendees must have ticket to enter the Kendall field house.

Pageant Green, or Kendall field house

Commencement for the Class of 2025

Sun, May 25, 2025 10:30am

The College’s one-hundred eighty-eighth Commencement ceremony. Tickets are required for field house seating and are limited to seniors and their families. Details on ticket distribution will be...

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