Commencement

May 28-29, 2022

Official Photos of Graduates

Randolph College is happy to provide photos of graduates as they receive their diploma and congratulations from President Bradley W. Bateman and Board of Trustees Chair Hylan “Hank” Hubbard III.

Families are invited to download and share the photos for free.

Program (PDF)

News, Features, Photos, and More

• Meet the Graduates: Meghan Chaffins ’21, M.A.C.S.L. ’22
• Meet the graduates: Allie Fields '22
• PHOTOS: Commencement 2022
• Randolph celebrates the Class of 2022 during Commencement
• Randolph announces 2022 Phi Beta Kappa inductees
• Meet the graduates: Christopher Perez-Merino ’22
• Meet the graduates: Emily Barcenas Perez ’22
• Meet the graduates: James Greenfield '21, M.A.T. '22
• Josh Bulavko '22 pursues passion for Native American history with RISE grant
• Meet the graduates: Analise Presley '22
• Randolph announces 2021-22 Academic & Leadership Awards
• Meet the graduates: Terrell Rorie '22
• Columbia University professor Roosevelt Montás to serve as 2022 Commencement speaker
• Randolph honors mid-year graduates during luncheon
• Randolph inducts more than 20 into national leadership society
• Photo gallery: Randolph welcomes the Class of 2022 to campus

Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 28

• 10:45 a.m. Seniors Meet for Daisy Chain Martin Science Building Steps
  (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
• 11-11:30 a.m. Daisy Chain Martin Science Building Steps
  (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
• 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Brunch Cheatham Dining Hall
  A brunch buffet is available for purchase; no reservations required.
• 1:30 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony Smith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
  Initiation ceremony and reception for initiates and their guests.
• 2:30 p.m. M.A.T. Awards Ceremony Maier Museum of Art
• 3 p.m. M.A.C.S.L. Graduate Recognition Ceremony Smith Memorial Building, Alice Ashley Jack Room
• 4–5:30 p.m. Garden Party Student Center and Michels Plaza
  Celebration for Master’s degree students, undergraduates, families, and guests with the College President, administration, and faculty. Dress: Cocktail attire.

Sunday, May 29

• 6:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast Cheatham Dining Hall
  A breakfast buffet is available for purchase; no reservations required.
• 7:45–8:45 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal Tennis Courts
  (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Banquet Hall)
  Participation is mandatory for graduates and squires. Graduates should come dressed and ready for Commencement. Cap, gown, and hood should be readily available. Please eat breakfast before rehearsal, as you will not have time afterward.
• 8:45 a.m. Commencement Procession Forms Graduates line-up on the Tennis Courts
  (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Banquet Hall)
• 8:50 a.m. Commencement Procession Begins
• 9 a.m. Commencement WildCat Stadium
  (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
• 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Commencement Brunch Cheatham Dining Hall
  A buffet brunch is available for purchase; no reservations required. The College will provide brunch free of charge for all graduates.
• 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Hood Return Main Hall Lobby
  Undergraduate hood return will be located in Main Hall Lobby. Hoods are available for purchase at $35.00 each.
• 6 p.m. Residence Halls Close for the summer (No exceptions)