Senior rehearsal is on Thursday, June 13 at 2 p.m. in Dalton Theatre. All seniors are required to attend!

Kalamazoo College does not provide cords for Latin honors or honors in a major.

Please see the travel and lodging page for a list of hotels and bed and breakfasts near campus.

Please see the schedule of events.

Yes, please see the schedule of events for event streaming information and links.

The ceremony is on Sunday, June 16 at 10 a.m.

The ceremony will take place outside on the Quadrangle and it is a rain or shine event. Please be prepared for any kind of weather!

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 16.

The ceremony will take approximately two hours and thirty minutes.

There are no rain tickets for the 2024 ceremony and it will take place outside rain or shine. Please be prepared for any kind of weather!

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 16.

There is no limit to the number of guests each senior can invite to campus for 2024. If a family member cannot attend the ceremony in-person, it will be livestreamed.

Chairs will be available to accommodate family and friends on the Quad. Open seating will also be available on the grass of the Upper Quad where guests can bring lawn chairs and blankets to view the ceremony as long as they do not obstruct the view of other guests. If you have a guest with a mobility challenge, please visit the accessibility information page.

Please see accessibility information for specific details relating to barrier-free access.

Please refrain from bringing family pets (service dogs are permitted), as well as air horns, bull horns or other noisemakers to the ceremony. Oversized signs, banners and flags are strongly discouraged, as they have the potential to block the view of others. In inclement weather, please be mindful of others if using an umbrella. Additionally, please note that, as of January 1, 2024, Kalamazoo College is a smoke and tobacco free campus. This is an important day, and we want every graduate, family member and speaker to have a fantastic experience!

While we love our pets, managing them during the Commencement Ceremony can be a challenge, and we ask that they remain at home. Service animals are, of course, welcome. Please see the College’s policy for pets, service animals and emotional support animals.

The College has an agreement with Graduation Foto to take a photo of each senior as they accept their diploma and exit the stage. All seniors must fill out the Graduation Foto contact information form in order to receive a proof of the photo taken during the ceremony.

After Commencement Weekend, graduates will receive information about ordering keepsake prints.

Please see parking information. Please note that Academy Street is closed at the east end of campus near Stadium Drive.

Please see suggested dining.