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Commencement 2024

Yale’s 323rd commencement will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, on the historic Old Campus. Monday’s ceremony marks the occasion at which all university and honorary degrees are formally conferred. Diploma ceremonies follow the university ceremony in all residential colleges and at each school. 

In addition to the university ceremony, Yale College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and each professional school schedule events throughout Commencement Weekend. These events usually take place on Saturday and Sunday. A host of public performances and events are also offered on campus throughout the weekend.

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Guidelines for University Ceremonies

May 10, 2024
As we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2024, we share academic regulations and guidelines for entry to Old Campus university ceremonies to inform your planning. We look...

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to give Class Day address

April 10, 2024

Information about Guest Ticket Registration for Commencement 2024

April 2, 2024
The following message has been updated  on April 2, 2024 to assist students on how to register for commencement guest tickets successfully.  Dear Members of the Class of...
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