May 3:
Deadline for Feb '11's and others who will complete their degree requirements after May 2010 but by February 2011
to notify the Associate Registrar (arouleau@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5340) if you are planning to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Please remember, the above mentioned group will march and be seated with graduating seniors, but they will not cross the stage for a diploma.
May 11:
Returning Febs must make special arrangements for on-campus weekend housing by contacting Karin Hall-Kolts (khall@middlebury.edu or 443-3301) in the Dean of the College office. Weekend housing is available from 3:00 p.m. on the Friday of Commencement Weekend, to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday (Commencement day).
May 12:
Last date to order Large print programs for the visually impaired for the Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony and Baccalaureate Service. Large print programs for Commencement are available at the program distribution tables. We encourage you to call our American with Disabilities office (ADA) for more information and personal arrangements. (802-443-5936 or for TTY, 443-7437 or litchfie@middlebury.edu).
May 17:
By noon: Deadline to notify Associate Registrar if NOT planning to attend graduation (802-443-5340 or arouleau@middlebury.edu).
By 5:00 p.m.: Deadline for Double/Joint majors to notify Associate Registrar in which department they choose to march IF different from what they originally indicated on the "Intent to Graduate" form. (802-443-5340 or arouleau@middlebury.edu.) There will be no changes allowed after this time.
May 17-21:
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Cap, gown, and keepsake Commencement invitation pick up from the College Store (802-443-5334).
May 18:
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Cap, gown, and keepsake Commencement invitation pick up from the College Store (802-443-5334).
May 19:
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Cap, gown, and keepsake Commencement invitation pick up from the College Store (802-443-5334).
6:00 p.m. Senior Barbecue
Proctor Terrace / Rain site: Kenyon Arena
May 20:
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Cap, gown, and keepsake Commencement invitation pick up from the College Store (802-443-5334).
May 21:8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Cap, gown, and keepsake Commencement invitation pick up from the College Store (802-443-5334).
May 22 9:30 a.m.: Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony
Mahaney Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
(Continental breakfast available at 9:00 a.m.)
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Cap, gown, and keepsake Commencement invitation pick up from the College Store (802-443-5334).
11:30 a.m.: Baccalaureate Ceremony (SENIORS ONLY, including Feb '10's, Feb '11's, and those completing their degree requirements after May 2010 but by February 2011)
Mead Memorial Chapel Should we be able to accommodate all seniors, families will be welcomed into the Chapel.
12:30 p.m.: President's Reception
Mead Chapel Lawn / Rain Site: Kenyon Arena
May 23 (Commencement Day):
9:00 a.m.: Senior line-up, east side of Old Chapel
10:00 a.m.: Commencement.
Immediately following Commencement: Luncheon for graduates and their guests on Mead Chapel Lawn.
3:00 p.m.: Check-out for Bread Loaf and Stewart Hall guests (no exceptions).
11:00 p.m. (at the latest); Graduates must be moved out of residence halls. So that rooms may be maintained and prepared for Reunions, this deadline must be enforced.
In advance of Commencement, 1) please pack and bring or send home items no longer needed, e.g. winter clothing, and 2) Please pack personal belongings during the week before Commencement and have all in readiness for moving on Commencement evening.