Congratulations, Class of 2025!
We look forward to this special opportunity to celebrate with you on May 16 and 17, 2025, during Gordon College’s 133rd undergraduate degree and 28th graduate degree ceremonies. We are so proud of your hard work, collaborative spirit, positive outlook and accomplishments. We can’t wait to welcome your families and guests to celebrate the culmination of the past four years and to launch you into your next chapter as newly minted Gordon alumni.
Blessings on each of you,
The Commencement Team
This Year's Schedule
Undergraduate Commencement Schedule
Thursday, May 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. | Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal |
Friday, May 16, 2025
4:00 p.m. | Will-Call Baccalaureate Tickets |
4:15 p.m. | Robing and Line-up |
5:00 p.m. | Baccalaureate On-campus viewing of the livestream for Baccalaureate will be available in MacDonald Auditorium in the Ken Olsen Science Center. |
6:30 p.m. | International Student and Family Celebration |
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 a.m. | Class of 2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremony The 2025 service will be held outside on the campus quad, rain or shine. There is no shade on the quad, so if the weather is hot and sunny, please be prepared with sunscreen and a hat or sunglasses. On-campus viewing of the livestream for Commencement will be available in MacDonald Auditorium in the Ken Olsen Science Center. Online streaming of this event will be available for those unable to attend in person. The Commencement service is approximately 2 hours. |
Graduate Commencement Schedule
Saturday, May 17, 2025
7:30 a.m. | Graduate Student Breakfast Reception |
9:00 a.m. | Commencement Preparation & Mandatory Rehearsal Guests of the graduates are welcome to proceed directly to the quad across from Frost Hall where they can find outdoor seating for the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. |
10:00 a.m. | Class of 2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremony The 2025 service will be held outside on the campus quad, rain or shine. There is no shade on the quad, so if the weather is hot and sunny, please be prepared with sunscreen and a hat or sunglasses. On-campus viewing of the livestream for Commencement will be available in MacDonald Auditorium in the Ken Olsen Science Center. Online streaming of this event will be available for those unable to attend in person. The Commencement service is approximately 2 hours. |
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The 2025 Commencement ceremony will be held outside on the quad, rain or shine. On-campus viewing of the livestream for both Baccalaureate and Commencement will be available in MacDonald Auditorium in the Ken Olsen Science Center.