For general information, please see University Commencement Website
Schedule of Events
Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Baccalaureate Ceremony, Old Campus
- Class Day Ceremony, Old Campus
Monday, May 19, 2025
- University Commencement, Old Campus
- Diploma Ceremony, Grace Hopper College
Participation
Graduating Seniors
Students who complete degree requirements at the end of a spring term are awarded their diplomas at Commencement at the conclusion of the academic year. General Honors and Distinction in the Major are also awarded at that time.
Walkers
Students who complete degree requirements at the end of a fall term are awarded their diplomas at Commencement at the conclusion of the academic year. Fall-Term Completers are invited to participate in Commencement activities and walk in the diploma ceremony in May at the conclusion of the previous academic year. Fall-Term Completers must disclose their intention to walk and participate in Commencement activities by completing both the Hopper Walker Survey and the University Events Commencement Walker Form.
Yale College students are only permitted to participate in Commencement and senior activities one time.
Mailing Lists
- University Events – information regarding University Commencement events, tickets, and cap & gown ordering (graduating seniors are automatically added; Fall-Term Completers must complete University Commencement Walker Form)
- Hopper Commencement – information regarding Hopper-specific events and announcements (graduating seniors are automatically added; Fall-Term Completers must complete Hopper Walker Survey)
- Senior Class Council – information regarding senior social events, like the senior masquerade (must pay Senior Class Dues)
Name Pronunciation
Dean Francis will announce your name at the Hopper diploma ceremony. Please use NameCoach to record the pronunciation of your name as you requested it to appear on your diploma.