Weekend Schedule of Events
Commencement Events
Thursday, May 1
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Athlete Awards Luncheon | noon | Plumley Armory |
| Senior Night (free for undergraduate seniors only) | 6 p.m. | Plumley Armory |
Friday, May 2
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Student Assembly & Commencement Rehearsal | 9 a.m. | Andrews Gym, Shapiro Field House |
| Commissioning Rehearsal | 11 a.m. | Shapiro Field House |
| Leahy School of Cybersecurity & Advanced Computing, and School of Business Joint Reception | 1 p.m. | Mack Hall Auditorium Lobby |
| Pipe and Drum Performance | 1:30 p.m. | Upper Parade Ground |
| College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony | 2 p.m. | Mack Hall Auditorium |
| Order of the Engineer & Order of the Constructor | 3 p.m. | Plumley Armory |
| Humanities Awards | 3 p.m. | Milano Ballroom |
| Master's Hooding Ceremony Line-Up | 3:15 p.m. | Shapiro Field House |
| Master's Hooding Ceremony | 4 p.m. | Shapiro Field House |
| College of Arts and Sciences Happy Hour | 4 p.m. | Weintz Courtyard |
| Master's Hooding Reception | 5:30 p.m. | Doyle Hall |
| School of Architecture + Art Awards | 6 p.m. | Chaplin Hall Gallery |
| Baccalaureate Community Worship Service (All are welcome) | 7 p.m. | White Chapel |
Saturday, May 3
Photos take place directly following individual commissioning.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement Graduate Line-up | 9 a.m. | Andrews Gym |
| Commencement Faculty Line-up | 9:30 a.m. | Doyle Hall |
| Commencement | 10 a.m. | Shapiro Field House (doors open at 8 a.m.) |
| Reserve Officer Training Corps Joint Commissioning | 3 p.m. | Shapiro Field House (doors open at 2 p.m.) |
| AFROTC Commissioning | 4:30 p.m. | Mack Hall Auditorium |
| AROTC Commissioning | 4:30 p.m. | Shapiro Field House |
| NROTC and Platoon Leaders Course Commissioning | 4:30 p.m. | White Chapel |
| Commissioning Photos | Directly following individual Commissioning Ceremonies |
Campus Buildings & Shops
| Location | Friday, May 2 | Saturday, May 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Kreitzberg Library | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Closed |
| Sullivan Museum & History Center | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| NU Bookstore | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Uniform Store | 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Dining Hours
Dunkin' Donuts & The Mill
| Location | Friday, May 2 | Saturday, May 3 | Sunday, May 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin' Donuts | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | 7 a.m.-noon | 6:45-9:30 a.m. |
| The Mill | 3-10 p.m. | noon-6 p.m. | Closed |
The Dining Hall
| Meal | Friday, May 2 | Saturday, May 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 6:45-9:30 a.m. | 6:45-9:30 a.m. |
| Continental Breakfast | 9:45-10:45 a.m. | None |
| Lunch | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | 4:45-7:30 p.m. | 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
Important Planning Resources and Information
Plan your trip to Campus here:
Campus Map, Directions, Trip Planning
Day Of Tip: Please arrive to campus as early as possible on Saturday morning. There is often spring road construction on Rt. 12 between Montpelier and Northfield, VT. If you find there is construction, take I-89 and get off at the Northfield exit (exit 5) instead of taking Rt. 12. Please check below for road construction updates and delays.
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Commencement Weekend Schedule 2025