Commencement
Congratulations graduates! Commencement is a chance to pause, breathe in deep and recognize your accomplishments as you step into the next chapter of your life.
We look forward to honoring you and your classmates while your family and friends look on with pride on Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Schedule of events
Saturday, May 4
1:30 p.m. Multicultural Graduation
4 p.m. Lavender Graduation
Friday, May 10
10:30 a.m. – noon Commencement Rehearsal
Noon – 2 p.m. Senior Celebration Picnic
2:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony
4:30 p.m. Baccalaureate Line-up
5 p.m. Baccalaureate ( Download the program – Livestream )
Saturday, May 11
8:30 – 10 a.m. Breakfast Buffet – ( Get tickets )
10 a.m. Commencement Line-up
10:30 a.m. Commencement ( Livestream )
Noon – 1 p.m. Celebratory Reception for graduates and guests in the Earlham Dining Hall
Commencement programs
Venue information
Baccalaureate will be held in the Druley Performance Gym in the Wellness Center at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Student line-up is at 4:30 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. Doors open for graduates and guests at 4:15 p.m. No ticket required.
Commencement will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, also the Druley Performance Gym. The Class line-up begins at 10 a.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. Doors to the Wellness Center will open for graduates and guests at 9:45 a.m.
Parking on campus
Parking will be available throughout campus, please use the campus map to locate the parking lots. Disability-accessible parking will be clearly marked, follow signs once you arrived on campus.
Commencement in the news
Grad’s Earlham journey taking her to New York Philharmonic
After focusing on coursework in STEM fields for most of her Earlham education, Kiyomi Johnson is taking an unexpected pivot after graduation by going to work for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
Trio from Class of 2024 chosen for Fulbright scholarships
Three Earlham College seniors have been selected for prestigious Fulbright scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year.
