Celebrating the Class of 2026.5!

February Celebration Schedule

January 29, 2027

Friday  

Rikert and Snowbowl

Febs and Families Ski Free!

Immediate family members (parents and siblings) of February graduates are welcome to ski free all day Friday at either Rikert Nordic Center or the Middlebury Snowbowl. Equipment rentals will be full price. 

Febs can rent skis on the Thursday and Friday before Feb Celebration for only $5. Some opt to take a lesson before the Ski Down. Find a few friends and make it a group lesson!

January 30, 2027

Saturday  

Proctor Dining Hall

Feb Grad Breakfast

Bring your skis to Woodstove Lounge and head to the dining room for a special breakfast.

 

Hepburn Road in front of Proctor

Board Buses

Febs board buses for transport to the Bostwick Family Squash Center Lobby at Virtue Field House.
No food or beverages allowed on the buses.

Bostwick Family Squash Center Lobby

Feb Check-in and Lineup

All Febs must check in to verify attendance at the ceremony and receive a tassel. PLEASE BE PROMPT! Febs will line up in alphabetical order. Staff will be there to assist.

Virtue Field House

Procession Begins

Please note: No food or beverages, with the exception of water, are allowed in Virtue Field House. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.

Virtue Field House

February Celebration Ceremony Begins

Ceremony Concludes

Febs process out and immediately board buses to the Middlebury Snowbowl for the Ski Down.

Redfield Proctor Room

Ski Down Live Stream Location

Guests who prefer to remain on campus may watch the ski down live-streamed in Redfield Proctor Room, located in Proctor Dining Hall. The Redfield Proctor Room will be open beginning at noon, however the Ski Down will not begin until 12:30 p.m.

A recording of the Ski Down will be posted to the Feb Celebration website the week following the event.

Snowbowl

Ski Down

Febs gather for a group photo, then ski or snowboard down the mountain to the applause of friends, family, and fellow graduates.

Proctor and Ross Dining Halls

Celebratory Luncheon for Febs and Their Guests

Proctor Dining Hall will open at noon with beverage service for those who prefer to remain on campus and view the Ski Down livestream. Both Proctor and Ross Dining Halls will open at 1:00 p.m. for lunch service. Grads, and guests who attend the Ski Down in person are welcome to have lunch at either Proctor or Ross.

January 31, 2027

Sunday  

Graduate Departure

Graduates are required to vacate their dormitory rooms no later than noon on Sunday. This deadline must be enforced so that rooms may be prepared for the incoming Feb class.