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Commencement

Commencement Weekend

May 12 - 13, 2023

Please mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the Class of 2023 and their accomplishments! Communications to graduates and their families will continue on a rolling basis throughout the spring semester.

Reminders for Graduating Seniors

  • You will be able to pick up rented regalia at the Bear Necessities for Graduates event on Friday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and then return it immediately following the commencement ceremony. In addition to picking up your regalia, the event is your one-stop shop to ask questions and connect with representatives from offices across campus.
  • We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the Schellhase Commons, where alumni are eager to welcome you to the Bear alumni community. Read the full event description and register by Wednesday, April, 12. 
  • Final senior portrait sessions with Lifetouch Studios will be held on campus on Thursday, April 20 and Friday, April 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Olin 104. Registration details are available online.

Baccalaureate Ceremony

  • Friday, May 12, 2023 on the Berman Museum Lawn
  • Ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m.
  • Tickets are not required. Seating is first come, first served.

Commencement Ceremony

  • Saturday, May 13, 2023 on the Berman Museum Lawn
  • Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. 
  • Processional begins at 9:20 a.m.
  • Tickets are not required. Seating is first come, first served. 
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Thursday Apr 20th, 2023

Class of 2023 Senior Portrait Sessions

UC Class of 2023, here’s a final opportunity to get your professional graduation portraits.
Ursinus Shield with leaves
Thursday Apr 20th, 2023

Welcome to the Alumni Community Event

Calling all students from the Class of 2023 as well as faculty, staff, and Alumni! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the Schellhase Commons, where we will be welcoming the Class of 2023 to the Bear alumni community.

Enjoy a fun evening with live music by Masila Muli ’18, alumni SWAG, appetizers, and a few toasts to celebrate the Class of 2023 becoming Bears for Life! Please confirm your attendance at this event by registering below by Wednesday, April 12.

Please note: this event is only open to the Class of 2023, alumni, and faculty & staff.
Ursinus Shield with leaves
Friday May 12th, 2023

Baccalaureate Ceremony

In this intimate ceremony, the class meets together for one last time before Commencement. We invite graduates and their families to join us on the Berman Lawn at 4:30 p.m. More information is available on the commencement website.

Ursinus Shield with leaves
Saturday May 13th, 2023

150th Commencement Ceremony

Commencement is an honored and cherished tradition where we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates. In 2023, we will celebrate the 150th graduating class of Ursinus College. The Class of 2023 will commence on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10 a.m.

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Friends and family members cheer on the graduates.

If there is anything that we can do to help,  please contact us.

commencement@ursinus.edu