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2025 Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 16, 2025

2:30 - 5 pm EST (in person)

Olin Campus - Great Lawn tent

The Class of 2025 families and their guests may enter the tent and find seats starting at 2:00 p.m. ET.

A reception will follow the ceremony. Graduates and their families, Olin College staff, faculty, students, alumni, trustees, friends and guests are all invited to attend. Livestream of the ceremony will be available for remote viewing. 

President's Reception &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Thursday, May 15, 2025

4:30-6:00 p.m. ET (in person)

Olin College campus - Oval Tent

Graduates and their families are invited to join President Barabino, trustees, faculty and staff for this reception. There will be brief remarks, food and drinks. 

Commencement Speaker

Parking and Accessibility

There will be onsite parking available for guests. We will have golf carts available for guests who require additional assistance. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Requests for accessible seating should be sent to the Commencement Operations Committee at commencement@olin.edu. â¶Ä¯

Local Restaurants and Dining

Families may wish to make reservations for meals off campus while in town to celebrate Commencement. in Needham and nearby towns.

Weather  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Commencement will be held outside in a tent on the Great Lawn, rain or shine. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Photography and Video 

We will have professional photography and video teams on campus and will share photos and video with you after the event. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;