Saturday, June 13, 2026

Several events for seniors and their families are held on Commencement Saturday. These events include:

Departmental Receptions

Departmental receptions are a great time to meet professors and learn more about the classes and projects seniors have been involved in during their time at Kalamazoo College.

The departmental reception schedule will be updated as times and locations are confirmed by each department.

Department	Time	Location
American Studies, International & Area Studies and Political Science	4-6 p.m.	Hornets Suite, Kalamazoo College Athletic Fieldhouse
Anthropology and Sociology	4:30-6:30 p.m.	Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership
Art and Art History	4-5:30 p.m.	Lobby, Light Fine Arts Building
Biology	4-6 p.m.	Richardson Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Chemistry and Biochemistry	4-6 p.m.	Second Floor, Dow Science Center
Classics, East Asian Studies, Chinese, French, German and Japanese	4-6 p.m.	Commons and Patio, Dewing Hall
Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Dual Degree Engineering	4-6 p.m.	Common Area and Second Floor, Olds Upton
Critical Ethnic Studies	12-2 p.m.	Beer Garden at Bell’s, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave
English and Women, Gender and Sexuality	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Home of Professor Ryan Fong (Rain site – Commons, Dewing Hall)
History and Religion	4-6 p.m.	Lounge, Humphrey House
Music	12-1 p.m.	Portico, Stetson Chapel (Rain site – Lobby, Light Fine Arts Building)
Philosophy	12-2 p.m.	Lounge, Humphrey House
Psychology	4-6 p.m.	Psychology Suite 403, Olds Upton
Spanish	9:30-11:30 a.m.	Stone Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Theatre Arts	4-5 p.m.	Lobby, Nelda K. Balch Playhouse

Department	Time	Location
Anthropology and Sociology	4-6 p.m.	Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership
Art and Art History	4-5:30 p.m.	Portico, Light Fine Arts Building (Rain site – Balcony, Light Fine Arts Building)
Biology	4-6 p.m.	Richardson Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Chemistry	4-6 p.m.	Dow Science Center
Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and 3/2 Engineering	4-6 p.m.	Common Area and Second Floor, Olds Upton
Critical Ethnic Studies	12-2 p.m.	Beer Garden at Bell’s, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave
English	4-6 p.m.	1521 Academy Street (Rain site – Banquet Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center)
History	4-6 p.m.	Lounge, Humphrey House
Language and Classics	4-6 p.m.	Stone Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Music	5:30-6:30 p.m.	Patio, Stetson Chapel (rain site – Lobby, Stetson Chapel)
Philosophy	12-2 p.m.	Lounge, Humphrey House
Political Science and International Area Studies	4-6 p.m.	Hornets Suite, Kalamazoo College Athletic Fieldhouse
Psychology	4-6 p.m.	Hornets Suite, Kalamazoo College Athletic Fieldhouse
Religion	4-6 p.m.	Lounge, Humphrey House
Theatre Arts	4-5 p.m.	Lobby, Nelda K. Balch Playhouse
Women, Gender and Sexuality	4-6 p.m.	1521 Academy Street (Rain site – Banquet Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center)

Senior Music Recital – TBD

Location: TBD
The Senior Music Recital is a public concert featuring performances by graduating seniors who have been involved in music.

All seniors and guests are invited to attend and a music departmental reception will occur following the recital from 5:30-6:15 p.m. outside of Stetson Chapel. Rain site: Narthex, Stetson

Senior Awards Program – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Stetson Chapel
Seniors who are award recipients will receive an invitation to this program from the Office of the Provost after finals. Families will be notified by their senior. If you have questions about the Senior Awards Program, please contact the Office of the Provost.

Baccalaureate – 8 p.m.

Location: Stetson Chapel
Baccalaureate is a non-religious service with student and faculty speakers and musical performances. All seniors and guests are invited to attend.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Commencement Ceremony – 10 a.m.

Located on the campus Quadrangle. The ceremony will last approximately two hours and thirty minutes and it will take place outside rain or shine.

While commencement will take place regardless of the weather conditions, in the event of heavy rain showers or severe weather (thunder/lightning observed or anticipated), the commencement ceremony may be delayed by no more than three hours. Communication about a delay would be sent via K Alert, social media and email no later than 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 14.