• Commencement
• Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 16
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
First Generation Graduation Reception
Intercultural Community Center Patio

Friday, May 17
10:00 a.m.
Rehearsal (Students only)
Remsen Bird Hillside Theater

11:30 a.m.
Senior Brunch and Class Day Celebration
Rush Gymnasium

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lavender Graduation Celebration*
Academic Quad

3:00 p.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony*
Upper Herrick

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Asian Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration*
Thorne Patio

8:30 p.m.
Theater Performance: The Misses Bordereau
Keck Theater, Room 208
Tickets: 323-259-2922

Saturday, May 18
9:00 a.m.
Baccalaureate: A Multi-Faith Celebration
Upper Herrick

10:00 a.m.
Brunch with President Veitch for Students and Family
Collins House Patio

11:30 a.m.
Senior Athlete Recognition Reception*
Rush Gymnasium

2:00 p.m.
Latino/Latina Graduation Celebration*
Thorne Lawn/Patio

4:00 p.m.
Occidental Glee Club Commencement Concert
Upper Herrick

5:00 p.m.
Black Graduation Celebration*
Academic Quad

6:00 p.m.
Cadence/Accidentals Concert
Lower Herrick

8:30 p.m.
Theater Performance: Hairspray
Keck Theater
Tickets: 323-259-2922

Sunday, May 19
8:45 a.m.
Commencement Processional

9:00 a.m.
Commencement**
Remsen Bird Hillside Theater

11:30 a.m. (time approx.)
Post-Graduation Reception
Academic Quad


*Invitations will be mailed out separately; reservations are required.
**Wristbands required for entry to the Commencement ceremonies. Each student will receive 7 wristbands. The Commencement ceremony is expected to last a minimum of 2 1/2 hours.