Aerial view of campus with Williamsport, the Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Mountain as a backdrop

2024 Commencement Schedule of Events

Friday, May 10

9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Senior Check-In - Lamade Gymnasium
Seniors may pick up their caps, gowns, hoods, and keys for the residence hall (if applicable). The Business Office will be open to receive payments for remaining bills. Late arrivals may pick up caps and gowns and sign the wooden “24” class numbers at the Registrar’s Office in Long Hall until 4 p.m. on Friday or between 9 and 11 a.m. on Saturday. Late arrivals may pick up room keys in the Office of Public Safety.

12 to 6 p.m. Lycoming College Downtown Art Gallery25 W. Fourth Street
Lycoming College Senior Thesis Exhibition will be on display. 

12:30 p.m. Practice for Commencement - Fultz Quadrangle (rain or shine)
Practice is mandatory, and you must attend unless excused by Dr. Elizabeth Moorhouse or Dr. Todd Preston, Faculty Marshals.
Rain Location: Keiper Recreation Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Senior Picnic - Upper Quad
This event is for seniors only; no guests please.
Rain Location: Pennington Lounge

5 p.m. Baccalaureate Service - Clarke Chapel
The service has been planned by and implemented for the Class of 2024. No tickets are necessary.

6 p.m. Class of 2024 Reception - Freet Plaza
Lycoming College invites members of the Class of 2024, along with their families and friends, to celebrate graduation with faculty, administration, and staff. Refreshments will be served.
Rain Location: The Pellegrino & Clapps Atrium (2nd floor), Krapf Gateway Center

7:30 p.m. Lycoming College Choir Concert - Clarke Chapel

Saturday, May 11

9 to 10:30 Breakfast for Seniors - Dining Hall

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Senior Housing Check-Out - Rich Hall Patio on Warrior Way
Please check out on the Rich Hall Patio on Warrior Way or at the Office of Public Safety during any other time.

12:30 p.m. Commencement Line-up for Graduates - Indoor track in Keiper Recreation Center
If weather is favorable, Commencement will be held outdoors on the Fultz Quad. Seniors are asked to assemble promptly in Keiper Recreation Center in caps and gowns.
Rain Location: Seniors will assemble in Pennington Lounge

2 p.m. Commencement 2024 - Fultz Quadrangle
The event takes place in an unshaded area of the Fultz Quad; please dress accordingly.
Rain location: Keiper Recreation Center

4 p.m. Reception - Fultz Quad
Rain Location: Lamade Gymnasium

4 to 6 p.m. Senior Housing Check-Out - Rich Hall Patio on Warrior Way
Please check-out on the Rich Hall Patio or at the Office of Public Safety during any other time.

Sunday, May 12

9 to 11 a.m. Senior Housing Check-Out - Rich Hall Patio on Warrior Way
Please check out on the Rich Hall Patio or at the Office of Public Safety during any other time.

Contact Gwynne Kinley, special events coordinator, at kinleyg@lycoming.edu or call 570-321-4347 with any questions.