Commencement

Occidental College’s 143rd Commencement ceremony took place Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Hillside Theater on campus.

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2025 Commencement Recap

Bestselling author Rosalind Wiseman ’91 was the featured speaker at this year’s Commencement.

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Download a PDF of the 2025 Commencement Program.

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A crowd of happy Occidental College graduates from the Class of 2025.

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Remsen Bird Hillside Theater was packed on May 18 to celebrate the Class of 2025.

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The processional makes its way towards Remsen Bird Hillside Theater.

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A young woman joyfully jumps on the Commencement Day stage on her way to get her diploma.

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Occidental College president Tom Stritikus shows his appreciation for the graduating class.

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Rosalind Wiseman ’91 gives her commencement address.

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President Stritikus hands a diploma to a new graduate as she crosses the stage.

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Professor of Biology Shana Goffredi, left, stands with newly minted Oxy graduate Madison Fisher.

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Associate Professor of Economics Jesse Mora stands with new Oxy graduate Yenni Gonzalez Salinas.

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New Occidental graduates standing in Gilman Fountain, according to tradition.

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Oxy graduates sharing a fun and joyful moment in Gilman Fountain.

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Photos by Marc Campos and Sarahi Apaez.

Learn about honors and distinctions from the graduating class, and hear seniors reflect on their four years at Oxy.

Contact Commencement

Office of the President

Laura Crescenzo

Director of Events

crescenzo@oxy.edu

Phone: (323) 259-1346

Saraith Murillo

Assistant Director of Events

smurillo@oxy.edu

Phone: (323) 341-4060