Commencement 2018: In photos
Each year during commencement weekend, the University of Rochester recognizes its graduating students and their families, outstanding faculty and alumni, special guests, and other honorees.
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Celebrating the
Class of 2018
Stories, photos, and features from Rochester’s 168th Commencement ceremonies.
It's a throwback
Relive the highlights
Highlights from the commencement ceremony for Arts, Sciences & Engineering, which took place on Eastman Quadrangle on May 20, 2018. The speaker for the occasion was Margaret Georgiadis, CEO of Ancestry, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics.
Making their mark: Meet the Class of 2018
A look at some of the students who, like so many of their classmates, have made the most of their experience at Rochester.
Honorary degrees, Commencement awards announced
Awards for outstanding contributions of distinguished leaders, educators, and humanitarians will be presented at the 168th Commencement ceremonies on May 18, 19, and 20, and at the Simon Business School ceremony on June 10.
Keep up with your classmates
Check in to see what fellow grads are up to, find out about class events, and prepare for your class reunion.
A message from the senior class council
Four years ago, as we sat together as a class on the quad during Convocation, none of us could have imagined how many experiences, challenges, and opportunities we would find over the course of our time here
‘Dear Mom and Dad’
Each year, the Office of Parent and Family Relations invites seniors to submit a brief entry to honor their parents and families. The graduates share messages of gratitude, appreciation, and humor related to family support, guidance, and encouragement.
7 things I’ve learned outside the classroom
Joshua Hill ’18, political science and English dual major from Penfield, New York, shares some of the knowledge he’s gathered as a student at Rochester.
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