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Class of 2025 Commencement Information

The Lycoming College community looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 on May 9-11. We hope your visit to the campus on Commencement Weekend will be memorable. Please make your hotel reservations early. Contact Gwynne Kinley, special events coordinator, at kinleyg@lycoming.edu or call 570-321-4347 with any questions.

Commencement Ceremony

Commencement will be held outside on the Fultz Quad. If the ceremony needs to be moved indoors due to inclement weather, a decision will be made by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025. You may visit www.lycoming.edu to determine if the location has been changed to the Recreation Center. The ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. There is open seating for guests on the Fultz Quad. The ceremony takes place in an unshaded area of the Fultz Quad, so please dress accordingly for possible sunny, warm weather.

Commencement Tickets

Tickets will not be necessary. There is open seating on the Fultz Quad for an outdoor ceremony, and open seating in the Recreation Center should the ceremony be moved indoors due to inclement weather. If the ceremony is held inside, the doors to the Keiper Recreation Center open at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person.

Commencement Announcements

Announcements may be ordered online at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1043359/ Lycoming-College/. Once your order is placed with Jostens, you can expect to receive your announcements in approximately two weeks. Jostens will be on campus in Jack’s Corner on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Commencement Photographs

A professional photograph will be taken as graduates receive their diplomas from President Trachte, and another will be taken as they descend the platform holding their diplomas.

Accommodations & Accessibility

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals requiring accommodations or accessibility assistance. Ushers and Commencement volunteers will be available to assist in locating accessible seating. For accommodations or accessibility assistance, please contact Gwynne Kinley at kinleyg@lycoming.edu or call 570-321-4347.

Parking

All of the College parking lots will be open to guests. You may park in any available space. Campus Public Safety will be available to assist with directions and traffic control.

Alcohol Policy

While you are on campus, we ask that you adhere to the College's alcohol policy, which permits those students and guests who are at least 21 years of age to possess or consume alcohol only in their assigned residence hall rooms. Your adherence to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to this College policy will help ensure a most enjoyable weekend for all.