Weekend schedule
The University-wide Commencement Ceremony will be on Friday, May 17, at 9 a.m. on the River Campus. School events and ceremonies will take place throughout the weekend.
University of Rochester
The University is delighted to welcome families, friends, and alumni to Rochester to honor the achievements of the Class of 2024 and honorary guests.
Join the University in celebrating the 174th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 17, kicking off a weekend of celebrations and memorable events through Sunday, May 19.
Weekend schedule
The University-wide Commencement Ceremony will be on Friday, May 17, at 9 a.m. on the River Campus. School events and ceremonies will take place throughout the weekend.
If you cannot join us in person or have family and friends looking to view the University Commencement Ceremony online, you can access live broadcasts of the weekend events.
See inspiring stories from a few members of Rochester’s Class of 2024.
Recognizing the outstanding contributions of distinguished leaders, educators, and humanitarians.
Meet a selection of high school teachers who have made a dramatic difference in graduates’ lives.
Alumna Laura Carstensen ’78, a Stanford University research psychologist, will deliver the 2024 Commencement address.
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