2012 Class Day & Commencement
We will be updating this site regularly as information becomes available.
If you have any questions, please contact Connie Prior at 603-650-1574 or via email at: Connie.Prior@dartmouth.edu.
Important Dates:
Friday, June 8 - all events will be held under a tent in the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center Courtyard
9am - MD Student Rehearsal
10am - Graduate Student Rehearsal
4pm - Awards Ceremony
Reception to follow on McLaughlin Cluster Lawn
Saturday, June 9
8am - Class Photo, Lawn between Remsen/Dana (Rain location: Oopik Aud.)
8:30 - Line-up for Class Day, Class of 1978 Life Science Center
9am - Class Day Program, Class of 1978 Life Science Center Courtyard
Lunch to follow on McLaughlin Cluster Lawn
- Keynote speaker:
Paul Farmer, MD, PhD
Co-Founder, Partners in Health - Student speakers:
Medical: Mary Kate Rod Hattan
TDI: Laura Bozzuto
Graduate: Valerie Jacobs
Sunday, June 10
9am - Line up for Commencement, Sanborn House/Baker Library (Rain location: Silsby Hall)
9:30am - Commencement, The College Green (rain or shine)
PARTICIPANTS MUST STAY FOR ENTIRE PROGRAM. Unlimited seating for guests
For up-to-date information about Commencement, please visit Dartmouth's Commencement 2012 web site. Useful information can be found at this site for families and friends regarding lodging, dining, seating, etc.
FACULTY
Assembly & Marching Information for Faculty/Administrators
GEISEL CLASS DAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 9
- 8:00 am—Meet & Greet with Dr. Paul Farmer
2nd level, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center (above Oopik Aud.)
COMMENCEMENT - SUNDAY, JUNE 10
- 9:00 am—Robing and Line Up
Front entrance of Hopkins Center
Housing
On-campus dormitory housing is available for graduates and families. Information is mailed to students in March, 2012. Call (603) 646-3288 with questions concerning dormitory housing, or visit Commencement and Reunion Housing. If your family intends to stay in local hotels/motels, we advise making reservations now; Visit Graduation Week Lodging Guide.
Special Requests (Deadline: May 1)
Hearing enhancement equipment and special seating arrangements for students and guests with mobility limitations are available for the Class Day and the Commencement ceremonies. For reservations, further information, or if any other access related arrangements are required, please contact Tina Wilcox at (603) 650-1509.
Future Class Day Dates
June 8, 2013
June 7, 2014
June 13, 2015
Future Commencement Dates
June 9, 2013
June 8, 2014
June 14, 2015