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Grinnell College Commencement

Graduates The Grinnell College Commencement ceremony is traditionally held the Monday before Memorial Day weekend at 10 a.m.

The ceremony provides a capstone to a weekend full of concerts, receptions, and other events which showcase and celebrate the acheivements of the graduates and their time at Grinnell.

General Commencement Information

Commencement 2008 Schedule

Please call (641)269-3235 with any questions regarding Commencement Weekend.

Traditional Events
  • President's Social: Graduates and their families are invited to a reception and social with the President of the college.
  • Commencement Vocal Concert: With performances by the Grinnell Singers, and several of the student-led a capella groups, this concert is an hour of enjoyable music.
  • Senior Showcase: A fun-filled event that gives the graduating seniors a change to show off their performing talents. Expect singing, dancing and other activities to fill the stage.
  • Baccalareate: This non-religious ceremony includes short addresses by two faculty and two members of the senior class and awarding of the honorary class memberships. Faculty and student speakers, as well as honorary class members, are chosen by the graduating class.
  • Honor G Awards: A by-invitation event honors athletes for their acheivements.
  • Commencement Concert: This concert features the Grinnell Symphonic Band and the Grinnell Symphony Orchestra peforming some of their repetoire from the past year.
  • Commencement Picnic: Graduates, their families, faculty and staff are invited to join in a picnic following the commencement ceremony.
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