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Class of 2024

Commencement Weekend
Schedule and details

The main event

University Commencement Ceremony

 Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. 
 Fauver Stadium at the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex

The University of Rochester’s 174th Commencement Ceremony marks the conferral of academic degrees for all undergraduate and graduate students. The Commencement Ceremony kicks off a weekend full of events for graduates, their families and friends, faculty, and staff. Registration is required to attend.

celebrate together

Food truck lunch and celebration

Friday, May 17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wilson Quadrangle, River Campus

Graduates, their families, and friends are invited to grab a bite from local food trucks and take pictures together in front of the UR2024 and MELIORA letter installations.

School graduation ceremonies

While all degrees from all schools are conferred at the University Commencement Ceremony on May 17, school graduation ceremonies offer graduates an opportunity to be recognized individually.

Registration is required to attend.

Doctoral graduation ceremony

Friday, May 17, 2 p.m.
 Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus

Eastman School of Music graduation ceremony 

Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.
 Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus

School of Medicine & Dentistry (MD) graduation ceremony

 Saturday, May 18, 12 p.m.
 Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus

Warner School of Education graduation ceremony

 Saturday, May 18, 3 p.m.
 Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus

School of Medicine & Dentistry (Master’s and Advanced Certificate) graduation ceremony

 Saturday, May 18, 4 p.m.
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman Campus

Simon Business School graduation ceremony
MSBA, MSMA, MSF, MSA

 Sunday, May 19, 9 a.m.
 Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus

Simon Business School graduation ceremony
FT MBA, PMBA, EMBA, MMM, MSBR, PhD, OMSBA

 Sunday, May 19, 12 p.m.
 Kodak Hall, Eastman Campus

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