2013 Class Day & Commencement
We will be updating this site regularly as information becomes available.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Sullivan at 603-650-1296 or via email at: Jessica.L.Sullivan@Dartmouth.edu.
Important Dates:
Friday, June 7 - All events will be held under a tent.
10 am - MD Student Rehearsal, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center Courtyard
10:30 am - Graduate Student Rehearsal, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center Courtyard
4pm - Awards Ceremony
Reception to follow on McLaughlin Cluster Lawn, under tent
Saturday, June 8
8am - Class Photo, Oopik Auditorium, Life Sciences Center
9am - Class Day Program, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center Courtyard
- Keynote speaker:
Abraham Verghese MD, MACP
Professor and Senior Associate Chair for the Theory and Practice of Medicine
Department of Medicine, Stanford University - Student speakers:
Medical: TBA
TDI: TBA
Graduate: TBA
Class Day Reception following Class Day Ceremony, McLaughlin Lawn Cluster
Sunday, June 9
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 2013 web site. Useful information can be found at this site for families and friends regarding lodging, dining, seating, etc.
Regalia
Student Regalia
- Rent
7 weeks lead time
$60.00 - Buy
7 weeks lead time
$475.00 (current special)
Faculty Regalia
- Rent
7 weeks lead time
$60.00 - Buy
7 weeks lead time
$475.00 (current special)
Please contact Sean LaMontagne at sean.lamontagne@jostens.com for specific information regarding regalia.
Faculty
Assembly & Marching Information for Faculty/Administrators
GEISEL CLASS DAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 8
- 8:00 am—Meet & Greet with Speaker, Dr. Abraham Verghese
2nd level, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center
Light breakfast available
COMMENCEMENT - SUNDAY, JUNE 9
- 9:00 am—Robing and Line Up, Front entrance of Hopkins Center
Housing
On-campus dormitory housing is available for graduates and families. Information will be mailed to students in March, 2013. 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 Jessica Sullivan at (603) 650-1296.
Future Class Day Dates
June 7, 2014
June 13, 2015
June 11, 2016
June 10, 2017
Future Commencement Dates
June 8, 2014
June 14, 2015
June 12, 2016
June 11, 2017