Friday, May 22, 2026

1-2:30 p.m. — Honors Thesis Ceremony
Location: Colton Chapel
For Honors Thesis students and their parents and families.
*Light reception will follow the ceremony on O’Neill Plaza.

4-5 p.m. — Baccalaureate Service
Location: Colton Chapel
This interfaith celebration is designed to honor Lafayette’s graduating senior class. No tickets are required for Baccalaureate. 
*Light reception will be held prior to the service at 3 p.m. on O’Neill Plaza.

5-8 p.m. — Posse Scholars Senior Celebration
Location: Wilson Room, Pfenning Alumni Center

Note: Additional events will be held the morning of Friday, May 22. Details will be shared early in 2025.


Saturday, May 23, 2026

8:45 a.m. — Student Robing and Lineup
Location: Kamine Gymnasium

9:45 a.m. — The Academic Procession

10 a.m. — 191st Annual Commencement Exercises
Location: The Quad (No tickets required if the ceremony is held outdoors.)
(Rain location: Kirby Sports Center)

1 p.m. — President’s Reception for Graduates and their guests
Location: March Field
Please note that the start time for the reception is tentative pending the end of the ceremony.