We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 throughout the weekend of May 19–21, 2023, on the Kingston Campus.This year, the traditional Main Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. on the Quad. President Marc Parlange will preside over the ceremony, which features the conferral of undergraduate and honorary degrees, Commencement speakers, and ceremonial traditions. The Graduate School ceremony and the University’s eight colleges will also hold individual ceremonies throughout the weekend where participating graduates will have their names announced, cross the stage, and have professional photos taken.
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