Commencement

Commencement Celebrations for the Class of 2026

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Senior Week, Commencement Weekend, and other celebrations for the Class of 2026 are listed below. Senior week will take place May 12-16, 2026.

Wednesday, April 29

5 - 7 p.m.
International Student Senior Banquet
Common Room

Tuesday, MAY 5

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cap and Gown Day
Vandervort Room

Wednesday, MAY 6

3 p.m.
Lavender Tea
Bartlett Theatre

Tuesday, MAY 12

12 - 2 p.m.
Food Truck Rodeo
Medbery Parking Lot

1 - 4 p.m.
Haircuts & Massages
Scandling Campus Center

9 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Senior Night @ Twisted Rail
Downtown Geneva

Wednesday, MAY 13

10:30 a.m.
HEOP Senior Brunch
Stine Room, Adams Intercultural Center

12 - 4 p.m.
Finger Lakes Wine & Beer Tasting
Stern Lawn

Thursday, May 14

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Senior Brunch
Saga

8 p.m.
Taste of Geneva 
Downtown Geneva

FRIDAY, MAY 15

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Brunch Food Truck
Scandling Campus Center

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Senior Send-Off and Launch
The Quad/Bozzuto Boathouse/Trinity Hall
Join your classmates on the Quad before processing to the Bozzuto Boathouse to receive the senior class paddle. Plant the senior class tree before gathering on the Trinity Hall patio for a champagne toast and celebration.

4 p.m.
Posse Senior Celebration
Froelich Hall

6 - 9 p.m.
Senior and Family Barbeque with the President’s Garage Band and Fireworks
Stern Lawn
For members of the Class of 2026 and their guests. There will be a traditional barbeque (food served from 6-8:30 p.m) and a performance by the President’s Garage Band at 8:30 p.m. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door.

6 - 9 p.m.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Smith Lawn

Saturday, May 16

1:30 p.m.
Baccalaureate
St. John’s Chapel

4 p.m.
First Generation Celebration
Melly Lobby, Gearan Center for the Performing Arts

5:30 p.m.
DEI Family Night Global Grill
Adams Intercultural Center

SUNDAY, MAY 17

7:30 a.m.
Service of Holy Eucharist with Communion
St. John’s Chapel
All are welcome

9 a.m.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
The Quad