Commencement Handbook 2016
Congratulations, seniors! This May we celebrate your academic achievements with a variety of activities, culminating in the conferring of degrees at a formal ceremony on Commencement Day. You are no doubt very excited about this occasion—and rightfully so. You have worked hard for this day!
Highlights from Commencement 2015
Commencement Weekend Program
Middlebury College usually hosts an outdoor Commencement ceremony so that our graduates may invite as many family, friends, and guests as they wish. Tickets are not required for the outdoor Commencement.
Highlights from Commencement 2015
Commencement Weekend Program
Middlebury College usually hosts an outdoor Commencement ceremony so that our graduates may invite as many family, friends, and guests as they wish. Tickets are not required for the outdoor Commencement.
Commencement Handbook 2016
Congratulations, seniors! This May we celebrate your academic achievements with a variety of activities, culminating in the conferring of degrees at a formal ceremony on Commencement Day. You are no doubt very excited about this occasion—and rightfully so. You have worked hard for this day!
Commencement Handbook
Commencement is fast approaching and we look forward to celebrating with you!
The handbook will help you and your family plan for a successful weekend. Please take a moment to review what you need to know about Commencement Weekend.
Diplomas and Graduation Information
Degree dates
There are three official degree dates for Middlebury College:
March 1
May commencement date
August commencement date
The College must receive all final grades or course credits before a student is eligible to graduate. Even if a student is currently enrolled in courses that are not required for the degree, all course work must be finished before the degree is awarded. Candidates for the BA degree must complete 36 credits to cross the stage and receive a diploma at May Commencement.
Students celebrate with annual ski-down procession at Middlebury College Snow Bowl
At the end of Middlebury College’s winter term, many students celebrate the closing of their undergraduate college careers. About 120 students typically earn bachelor of arts degrees from Middlebury upon the mid-year completion of their academic requirements, officially on March 1. As part of a congratulatory weekend for these graduates, the annual “ski-down” procession in cap and gown takes place at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl in Hancock.
The college offers admission to students twice each year, in September and again in February. Since the 1970s, February admissions have allowed some first-year students to begin their college studies in the spring semester after high school graduation instead of starting immediately in the fall. As these students complete their undergraduate careers, the college honors their accomplishments with a weekend-long mid-winter celebration.