Commencement Schedule
For the Class of 2022
This is a tentative schedule. More events and details to be added.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Alumni Relations Gift Presentation
Alumni House
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Friday, May 20, 2022
Senior Class Luncheon
This event is for members of the Class of 2022. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate additional guests.
Miller Library Terrace (Rain location: Johnson Fitness Center Field House)
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Commencement Rehearsal
This rehearsal is mandatory for any graduate planning to participate in the commencement ceremony. Graduates who fail to attend rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in commencement. If you have questions or concerns, please email registrar@washcoll.edu.
Cap and gown distribution will take place at rehearsal. Each student will also be
given a graduation packet including 6 tickets to use in the event of inclement weather
for Sunday’s ceremony.
Johnson Fitness Center Field House
1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Hodson Boathouse
4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Dinner in the Dining Hall
Graduates on the meal plan may use a meal swipe, all others may purchase tickets at
the door.
Hodson Hall Commons
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sophie Kerr Prize Announcement
Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m.
Watch Live on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J-4ZI21mO8
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Tour of the Chester River on the Callinectes
Reservations must be made in advance.
Click here to reserve your ticket:
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Hodson Boathouse Dock
10:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Senior Picnic
Hodson Hall Commons
12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Commencement Dinner
Graduates free, all others may purchase tickets at the door.
Hodson Hall Commons
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Family Party
Music, ice cream, and cash bar.
Featuring WC Rock Band, Goose Riot!
Lawn by Sassafras Hall
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Breakfast for Seniors and Families
Graduates free, all others may purchase tickets at the door.
Hodson Hall Commons
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Graduates Report for Line-up
John S. Toll Science Center
9:30 a.m.
Washington College's 239th Commencement Ceremony
Campus Lawn
(Rain location: Johnson Fitness Center Field House)
10:30 a.m.
Diploma Collection
Underwood Lobby, Gibson Center for the Arts
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Facility Hours
Public Safety
410-778-7810
Open 24 hours a day.
Transportation / Shuttle Service (graduates only)
Bookstore
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dining Hall
Friday Dinner 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Saturday Lunch (Picnic) 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Saturday Lunch (Picnic) 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Java George
Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.