Commencement
Commencement 2025
Colby-Sawyer College will celebrate its 187th Commencement on Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. on the quad.
The ceremony typically lasts 90 minutes. The Class of 2025 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 9, 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.
If you or a family member require special accommodations for either Friday or Saturday’s events, please contact Campus Safety at 603.526.3675 during regular business hours.
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!
Colby-Sawyer College celebrated its 187th Commencement on Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. on the college quad. The 2024 graduates were awarded degrees and outstanding students and other individuals were honored for academic excellence, contributions to society and service to the college and community.
2025 Photography
Commencement Photography
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Commencement 2026
Colby-Sawyer College will celebrate its 188th Commencement on Saturday, May 11.