Commencement 2027

2027 Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 14, 2027

2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Olin Campus - Great Lawn tent

Graduates and their families, Olin College staff, faculty, students, alumni, trustees and guests are invited to attend the 2027 Commencement Ceremony. A community reception will follow.

A livestream of the ceremony will be available for remote viewing. The link will be available on this page several days prior to the event.

President's Reception  

Thursday, May 13, 2027

4:30-6:00 p.m.

Olin College - Campus Center Dining Hall

Members of the Class of 2027 and their families are invited to join President Lee, trustees, faculty and staff for this celebratory reception. There will be brief remarks, food and drinks.

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Parking and Accessibility

There will be onsite parking available for guests in Lot A on the Olin campus. We will have golf carts available for guests who require additional assistance. Requests for accessible seating should be sent to ODCR@olin.edu.  

Seating

Guests may enter the tent and find seats starting at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Local Restaurants and Dining

Families may wish to make reservations for meals off campus while in town to celebrate Commencement. View a list of dining options in Needham and nearby towns.

Weather

Commencement will be held under a tent on the Great Lawn, rain or shine.

Photography and Video 

We will have professional photography and video teams on campus and will share photos and video with you after the event.

Room Blocks

Check back soon for room block information.