Schedule

Strawberries and Champagne is an event that commemorates the past traditions of Kirkland College graduations and the continuing legacy of Kirkland at Hamilton. Funded in part by the Kirkland Endowment

For more information please contact chapel@hamilton.edu.  

Seniors are invited to meet with family, friends and faculty members.

The QuestBridge, International, and OP Scholars Congratulatory Ceremony is a special celebration honoring the achievements of graduating scholars from these distinguished programs. This event recognizes their perseverance, academic excellence, and contributions to the campus community. Graduates will be presented with their ceremonial stoles, symbolizing their unique journeys and accomplishments. 

For students and their families, please RSVP by email to attend.

Gather your friends and family and come take photos with the BIG Hamilton "H"!

Posse Graduation Celebration for 2025 Posse graduates and their families.

Guided tour of Hamilton's Arboretum. Meet at the Grant Garden Gazebo behind Elihu Root House.

Join Jewish Chaplaincy and Hillel for a Shabbat Bagel Brunch honoring our seniors. Enjoy fresh bagels, lox, spreads, and more! Everyone from the Campus Community is welcome. 

No reservations required, $11.95 per person.

A capella groups will perform a final concert with their Class of 2025 members.

Open to members of PBK and their families.

Seniors and their families and friends are encouraged to attend this multi-faith celebration, which will include remarks and readings from a variety of spiritual traditions. This event will be livestreamed for those who can not attend in person. 

Join friends and family in the tent to meet and talk with your favorite members of the faculty.

Fr. Peter El Hachem, Catholic Chaplain, celebrant

No reservations required, $16.85 per person.

Senior music students present a final concert the night before Commencement.

Complimentary coffee & donuts for graduates and their families.

Flowers will be for sale across from the Field House entrance before the ceremony. Cash or credit accepted.

Gather your friends and family and come take photos with the BIG Hamilton "H"!

Join the Class of 2025 and their families for Commencement in Hamilton's 213th year. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The ceremony will be streamed live for those that can not attend. Following the ceremony there will be a picnic on the Dunham Green with additional seating in Commons Dining Hall.

All graduates and their families are invited to join the picnic following Commencement. No tickets are required. Additional seating available in Soper Hall of Commons.

Party for faculty to celebrate the end of the academic year.