Commencement

Welcome to the Beloit College Commencement overview page. Please use the information below to find more information and to sign up for events.

The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2018
Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Participation

Eligibility for Participation and Requests to be Absent

Students whose degree requirements are completed or expected to be completed any time between September 1, 2017, and August 31, 2018, are considered members of the same class and included alphabetically in the Commencement program listing. They are expected to participate in the Commencement exercises unless excused in advance by the college registrar. Students who do not expect to complete their requirements until December 2018 may be granted permission to participate in the Commencement ceremony upon notice to the Registrar’s Office of their intention. No degree will be awarded in absentia except where specifically approved by the college registrar.

Diplomas

In order not to differentiate between those completing their work in different terms, all candidates for each degree will be presented together. All graduates who have completed all requirements by Commencement day and who have no outstanding financial obligations to the college will receive their diploma during the ceremony. All others will receive their diplomas through the mail.

Participants should keep the folder received from the president to hold the diploma.

Residence Hall Check-out Reminder

Seniors must check out of residential hall rooms by 8 p.m., Sunday, May 20.

Non-Seniors must be out of their rooms by 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 16.

Don’t forget your bikes in the bike racks and remove any items in student storage.

Any student (including seniors) needing an extension of check-out time, including those working for Commencement or otherwise involved with the program, should discuss their particular situation with staff in the Office of Residential Life.

Alumni Office

Graduating seniors! Please keep in touch! The Alumni Office would love to connect with you to share Beloit news, events in your area, events on campus, and other fun information. When you know where you're going to land, be sure to fill out the contact form. Make sure you are following us on Facebook, Twitter (@beloitalumni), and Pinterest, too!

Commencement Brochure

Parents of graduating seniors are sent a brochure during the spring semester. The commencement brochure for 2018 is also available online. The brochure for each ceremony is made available during the preceding spring semester.