Today's Events | Colgate Memorial Chapel
This traditional event offers both reflection for, and a farewell to, the graduating class. The service includes comments from the class's 1819 Award recipient and the recipient of the Jerome Balmuth Award for Teaching and Student Engagement. Graduating seniors offer readings from diverse religious and humanist traditions and present musical and dance selections.The graduates will line up for the procession at 3 p.m. and will be seated in the chapel.With all the graduates attending, additional seating in the chapel is extremely limited. Guests should plan to view the live stream of the event at our provided alternate on-campus viewing locations or at colgate.edu/commencement at a location of their choice. Viewing locations:Tent on Academic QuadLawrence Hall, 105 Ho Lecture Room Olin Hall, Love AuditoriumLearn more at colgate.edu/commencement.

Today's Events | James C. Colgate Hall, Hall of Presidents and Clark Room
Music, food, beverages, and activities celebrating the cultural traditions of different nationalities with individuals who formed and played a part in the graduates’ lives on campus. Graduates, guests, faculty, and staff from all nationalities and identities are welcome and appreciated.

Today's Events | Academic Quad
Graduates will line up on the Academic Quad at 7:45 p.m.First enacted in 1930 under the guidance of the Alumni Association of the University, the Senior Torchlight Procession celebrates the culmination of the graduates’ four years and signifies their transition to life outside of the University.The graduating class members process down the hill carrying torches as a symbol of the “light of knowledge” they have gained through their Colgate education as represented by the torch on the University seal.Families will be able to watch the procession from a designated viewing area. We ask spectators not to interrupt the procession and to refrain from tossing objects to the graduates as they process.Immediately following the Torchlight Procession, the graduates and their families are invited to gather under the Oak Drive tent to enjoy music, dancing, and refreshments.Learn more at colgate.edu/commencement.

Today's Events | Oak Drive Reception Area
Immediately following the Torchlight Procession, graduates and their families are invited to gather under a large tent on Oak Drive near the lower campus to enjoy music, dancing, and refreshments.Learn more at colgate.edu/commencement.

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Residence halls close to all seniors and guests at 5 p.m., except for students with prior approval from Residential Life.

Today's Events | Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium
Colgate University will celebrate its 204th commencement this year.Class of 2025 graduates will line up at 9:30 a.m.; gates/doors open at 9 a.m.; guests should be seated by 10:15 a.m.Julianne Smith, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, will deliver the commencement address.The ceremony runs for approximately 2½ hours. There is no dress code. Attendees are encouraged to consider the weather and wear what is comfortable for them.Severe Weather Location: The decision to move the ceremony indoors to Sanford Field House will be determined by 10 p.m. on Saturday and will be communicated via email to the campus community, colgate.edu/commencement, the Colgate Mobile App, and social media.Alternate In-Person Location: The ceremony will also be broadcast into the Class of 1965 Arena (no ticket needed), for guests who are coming to Hamilton but prefer remaining indoors over the outdoor stadium location (and for spillover seating should the ceremony be moved to Sanford Field house due to inclement weather). The arena is wheelchair accessible and will open at 9:00 a.m.Watch the livestream and learn more at colgate.edu/commencement.