Name: Baccalaureate
Start: 2026-05-23T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-23T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Abbey Memorial Chapel

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3 Gateway Road, South Hadley, MA

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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 and hear from their selected faculty and fellow classmates. Academic regalia including cap is worn.

This event is for graduating seniors only and is not open to family and friends.

Event access:

Location, paths of travel to the location, entry: Abbey Chapel pathway is the side walk from the parking lot by Mary Lyon. An accessible ramp into the left of the building.
Bathrooms closest to space: Rest rooms are on the first floor in the lobby and are accessible.
seated/standing/moving
lecture/participatory: Participating seniors, speakers, and program participants are asked to procession into the sanctuary. There are stairs to walk up the stage if participating on the program.
Food: None, only water if temperature requires
Student only? Yes

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ACCESSIBILITY

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