Div III and Alumni Mixer (hosted by the career options resource center and alumni and family relations)
As a pre-commencement celebration, Hampshire alums are invited to mingle and network with soon-to graduate Div IIIs and share their wisdom and experiences. There will be a dessert feast, music, and good times to be had.
6-8 p.m. in The Prescott Tavern, Hampshire College

Mandatory Graduate Informational Meeting
All graduating students are required to attend this informational session for commencement.
3:00-4:30 p.m. in Franklin Patterson Hall Main Lecture Hall

Div-Free Dance Party Celebration (hosted by alumni and family relations and the graduate gift program)
Come celebrate your alum status! Alumni and family relations invites you to a free dance party for all graduating students. Join classmates for tapas, drinks, and dancing until midnight. You are more than welcome to invite favorite faculty, staff, and even your parents to this event.
8:30 p.m.-Midnight in the Red Barn

Division III Presentation and Performance Showcase
Come enjoy a sampling of Division III projects presented by Hampshire's graduates. The showcase includes academic presentations, performances, film screenings, and readings. You may pick up a schedule in the Franklin Patterson Hall lobby beginning at noon on Friday, May 17 or view online.
1-4 p.m. in Various Locations

Community Commencement Reception
(Hosted by the office of the President and dean of faculty office)
Join the graduating students, their friends, and families in celebrating their commencement with light hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and live music.
4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Robert Crown Center

Commencement Ceremony
Please arrive early to ensure good seats. There are no tickets. Air-conditioned overflow seating is available in the Main Lecture Hall of Franklin Patterson Hall.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Library Lawn

Celebratory Picnic Lunch
Join the 2013 graduates for a light lunch immediately following the ceremony.
1-3 p.m. in the Charles R. and Polly Longsworth Arts Village under the Solar Canopy

Diplomas Dispersed
1-3 p.m., Cole Science Center Foyer