Colby-Sawyer College will celebrate its 186th Commencement on Saturday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. on the quad. The ceremony typically lasts 90 minutes. The Class of 2024 will be awarded degrees, and outstanding students and other individuals will be honored for academic excellence, contributions to society and service to the college and community. The ceremony will be open to guests — tickets are not necessary — though families are requested to limit guests to 4-6 individuals per graduate. Limited seating is available under the Commencement tent on a first-come, first served-basis.

Parents, friends and family are also invited to celebrate the accomplishments of their graduates on Friday, May 3, at the Scholars & Leaders and Nursing Pinning ceremonies. Scholars & Leaders will take place at 2 p.m., followed by Nursing Pinning at 4:30 p.m. Both ceremonies will be held in the Sawyer Center Theater, Sawyer Fine Arts Center.

Reserved parking and access are available for guests with mobility and other needs requiring assistance. Please contact Campus Safety at 603-526-3300 during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8-4 p.m., to make arrangements in advance.

Local Partners

Our friends from Allioops! Flowers & Gifts and Grounds will be on hand on throughout the day Saturday for your convenience. Be sure to stop by their tents on the quad to purchase flowers for your graduate or to warm up with coffee and snacks!

Commencement News

Colby-Sawyer College Announces Honorands for 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Colby-Sawyer College has announced the names of two individuals who will be honored at the college’s 186th Commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024.