Commencement

Celebrate the Class of 2025 on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the Hogan Center, Art Smith Arena.

We look forward to welcoming you and your guests for a special weekend in which we celebrate your achievements with a traditional commencement ceremony. Doors open to the public at 1 p.m.; the ceremony begins promptly at 2 p.m.

 

Schedule of Events

Commencement Rehearsal (required)
Friday, April 18 at 11 a.m.
Hogan Center, Art Smith Arena

Graduating students are required to attend this event, which will include a walk-through of the commencement ceremony and graduate line-up.

Baccalaureate (optional)
Friday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Thomas Andison Chapel

Graduates, friends, family and supporters are invited to attend this special service in the Chapel, honoring their upcoming commencement. After Baccalaureate, you can head to the Senior Celebration.

Senior Celebration (optional, registration required)
Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m.
Hogan Center, Cappaert Gym

Seniors and supporters are invited to celebrate your accomplishments the night before commencement! You’ll enjoy heavy appetizers, games, and photo-ops during this laid back, fun event. Students are free, supporters are $20 each.

Registration Coming Soon

 

Commencement Ceremony (required)
Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m.
Hogan Center, Art Smith Arena

Graduating students are required to line up promptly at 1:00 p.m. at the entrance of Stone Recreation Center to process into the event. Plans may change due to weather and/or campus construction; check this site for updates. Please arrive with cap, gown, hood, and any honor cords.

Commencement Ceremony Livestream
Saturday, April 19, doors open at 1 p.m.
Thomas Andison Chapel or Alma College YouTube Channel

Regalia

Information to order caps and gowns is coming soon.

Graduating seniors are invited to acknowledge their academic achievements and participation in recognized leadership societies by wearing the following regalia — a stole, earned honor cords or pins and medallions— at commencement to showcase Alma’s commitment to diversity and leadership. Cords for academic honors will be available in the Registrar’s Office and stoles representing the cultural heritage or leadership societies will be distributed by respective offices within Student Affairs.

Group of four students wearing their graduation cap and gowns taking a photo at commencement.

Graduate Photos

Graduating students may register for professional commencement photos.

Registration coming soon

Tickets

Ticket reservations will be available soon. Additional information regarding tickets:

  • Each graduate is limited to six complementary commencement tickets, and additional tickets are not available for purchase. Upon your ticket order, a QR code is issued and is valid for up to six uses.
  • If you don’t plan to use all your allotted tickets, we encourage you to connect with fellow graduates who may need them. Sharing your QR code is permissible, provided both parties agree on the quantity and usage.
  • An on-campus viewing party during commencement will take place in the Thomas Andison Chapel. This option would accommodate a few extra friends and family who cannot be present inside Hogan Center. Additionally, the live stream link will be shared out for everyone to view on their own device.

We look forward to celebrating commencement season with you and your family.

100 Day Home Stretch for Seniors

The last hundred days before they cross the commencement stage in April are full of exciting ones for our Alma College seniors! The college has designed a series of events to help you celebrate everything you’ve accomplished so far, prepare you for your next steps after graduation, and build ties to your alma mater as an official Alma College alumnus.

 

Questions?

For questions related to commencement and senior events, contact:

commencement@alma.edu