Commencement Schedule
For the Class of 2026
Planning is in progress. More details to be added.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Senior Beach Bash
This event is for members of the Class of 2026. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate additional guests.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Senior Awards Luncheon
This event is invitation only. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate additional guests.
Owings Terrace, Miller Library
Noon
Commencement Rehearsal
This rehearsal is mandatory for any graduate planning to participate in the commencement ceremony. Graduates who fail to attend rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in commencement. If you have questions or concerns, please email registrarFREEwashcoll.
Cap and gown distribution will take place at rehearsal. Each student will also be given a graduation packet including 6 tickets to use in the event of inclement weather for Sunday's ceremony.
Johnson Fitness Center
1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Senior Varsity Athletes Celebration
(For Senior Varsity Athletes Only)
Hodson Boathouse
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Dinner in the Dining Hall
Graduates on the meal plan may use a meal swipe, all others may purchase tickets at
the door.
Hodson Hall Second Floor Dining
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sophie Kerr Prize Announcement
Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Innovation Plant Groundbreaking
Dozens of seniors participated in bringing this project into fruition, whether painting a mural on the building with local high schoolers, planting wildflowers and trees on site, collecting stakeholder feedback, participating in architectural design meetings, interviewing former workers at the site, nurturing community partnerships, or developing promotional materials. Students and their families are invited to join the official groundbreaking for this new space where the campus and community can come together to build skills, develop new crafts and products, launch new ventures, and tackle the region's most pressing challenges.
800 High Street
10:30 a.m.
Commencement Dinner
Graduates free, all others may purchase tickets at the door.
Hodson Hall Second Floor Dining
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Senior Toast
Hosted by Alumni Engagement
Alumni, come join us to toast to the class of 2026 and their parents. Enjoy a short ceremony honoring legacy graduates.
Owings Terrace, Miller Library
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Family Night at the Golden Goose
Graduates and their families are invited to celebrate the upcoming ceremony in the campus pub.
Golden Goose Pub, Hodson Hall below Hynson Lounge
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Breakfast for Seniors and Families
Graduates free, all others may purchase tickets at the door.
Hodson Hall Second Floor Dining
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Graduates Report for Line-up
John S. Toll Science Center
9 a.m.
Washington College's 243rd Commencement Ceremony
Campus Lawn
(Rain location: Johnson Fitness Center Field House)
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Commencement Reception
Owings Terrace, Miller Library
Immediately following Commencement