Commencement Guide

Students on field preparing for commencement ceremony

Class of 2024

Princeton University will hold its
277th Commencement for the Class of 2024

Tuesday May 28, 2024

Princeton Stadium

Schedule of Events

2:00 pm3:30 pm
Baccalaureate
2:00 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m.
Location
Princeton University Chapel

Each senior receives 4 guest tickets for the outdoor simulcast site. Seniors wishing to attend are seated inside the chapel. More information regarding registration for Baccalaureate will become available in the spring.

The ceremony is simulcast on large screens on Cannon Green for guest viewing. In case of rain, indoor simulcast locations near the chapel are available with a ticket.

9:00 pm12:00 am
Senior Prom
9:00 p.m. to midnight.
Location
Jadwin Gym

Each senior receives 6 guest tickets.

All day
Cultural and Affinity Group Ceremonies
Location
Varies - See event details
10:30 am12:00 pm
Class Day
10:30 a.m. to about noon.
Location
Cannon Green

Guests must be seated by 10:00 a.m. when the senior procession begins.  Each senior receives 4 guest tickets.  In case of rain, seniors are seated in the chapel; guests are seated in simulcast locations near the chapel.  A picnic lunch on Alexander Beach follows the ceremony. 

Academic departmental receptions for concentrators occur in the afternoon.

Additional information will be made available in the Spring 2024 semester.

4:30 pm
Graduate Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
Location
Cannon Green

In the case of severe weather, the Hooding & Recognition ceremony will be held indoors in Jadwin Gymnasium. If this is necessary, an announcement will be sent to all registered participants and faculty, and details will be posted on the Graduate School website by 2 p.m. on Monday, May 27. 

Advanced Degree recipients can find detailed information and register for events at the Graduate School Hooding and Recognition and Commencement Ceremony site.

10:00 pm
Senior Class Step Sing
Location
Blair Arch (Dillon Gym in case of rain).

No tickets required. 

9:40 am11:30 am
Commencement
Student procession begins at approximately 9:40 a.m. – ceremony runs from 10:00 a.m. to about 11:30 a.m.
Location
Princeton Stadium

Each senior receives 8 guest tickets.   In case of severe weather, Commencement is held in Jadwin Gym and students receive 4 rain tickets. 

Diploma distribution and receptions in the residential colleges follow the commencement ceremony.

Additional information will be made available in the Spring 2024 semester.

3:30 pm
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Location
Faculty Room, Nassau Hall

Accommodations

  • Accommodations: A number of motels, hotels and inns serve the Princeton area, but most are not within walking distance of the University. The University provides a list of preferred Princeton-area hotels.
  • Shuttle Service: The University does not provide shuttle service from hotels. Some hotels do provide such service to campus. Please inquire with the individual hotel.
  • Princeton Area: The Visitor Bureau provides further information about the Princeton area.