Commencement

Commencement for the Class of 2024 is tentatively planned for Sunday, May 12, 2024. For updates and a complete schedule of commencement events, please visit the Division of Student Affairs Commencement Website.

Sample Commencement Events Schedule

The following schedule is from 2023 Commencement and will change for 2024. Last year’s schedule is here to provide an idea of what Commencement activities may look like:

Saturday, May 13
Graduates’ Lunch and Program | Noon–1:30 p.m.
Graduates and families are welcome to attend. No RSVP or tickets necessary.

Academic Department Receptions | 1:30–2:45 p.m.
Graduates and families are welcome to attend.

Graduates’ Commencement Rehearsal (mandatory) | 3–4 p.m.

President’s Reception for Graduates and Families | 4–5:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 14
Commencement Ceremony | 1:30–3:15 p.m.
No RSVP or tickets necessary.

Commencement Reception | 3:30 p.m.
No RSVP or tickets necessary.

Please note that a virtual informational session for families of seniors is scheduled for Wednesday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. PST. This session will provide details about Commencement and a chance to ask any questions you might have as your student heads toward finishing their time at HMC. This is a Zoom Meeting. Register here.

If you have questions related to Commencement please email commencement@hmc.edu.