Commencement

Occidental College’s 142nd Commencement ceremony celebrated the class of 2024 on Sunday, May 19, in Hillside Theater.

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Commencement Program

Download a PDF of the 2024 Commencement Program.

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Find the schedule for this year’s events on May 16-18. You can also download individual ceremony programs.

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Author, cultural critic and screenwriter Lindy West ’04 spoke at Occidental’s 2024 Commencement.

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

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Students and faculty in the procession to Hillside Theater.

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A view of Hillside Theater full of graduates, families and friends.

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President Harry J. Elam, Jr. at the podium at Commencement.

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President Elam shakes the hand of a newly minted Occidental College graduate as he hands them their diploma.

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A proud graduate crosses the stage to receive her diploma.

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Proud family members cheer on their graduates.

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Honorary degree recipient Ed Ruscha, left, stands with Trustee Lisa Coscino and President Elam on stage.

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Lindy West '04 delivers the Commencement address.

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Graduates celebrate as confetti falls through the air around them.

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Happy graduates hold up their diplomas.

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Newly minted graduates pose for the camera.

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Following the Commencement ceremony, the traditional dip in Gilman Fountain to celebrate.

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Photos by Marc Campos and John Valenzuela.

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) 259-2558