Commencement 2023

News, Features, Photos, and More

• Meet the graduates: Cierra Cook '23 M.A.T.
• Meet the graduates: Brandon Harrison '23
• Meet the graduates: Cristina Berenguer Llongueras ’23
• Meet the graduates: Tomi-Lauren McGinnis '23
• Randolph celebrates the Class of 2023 during Commencement
• PHOTOS: Commencement 2023
• PHOTOS: Daisy Chain tradition continues
• Randolph announces 2023 Phi Beta Kappa inductees
• Meet the graduates: Daniel Bickey '23
• Meet the graduates: Olivia Richards '23
• Meet the graduates: Natalia Hernandez Berrios '23
• Meet the graduates: Aisha Downs '23
• Centra CEO Amy Carrier to serve as 2023 Commencement speaker
• Randolph kicks off 2022-23 academic year with Convocation
• Photo Gallery: Randolph welcomes Class of 2023 to campus

Class of 2023

• Commencement Weekend: May 20-21, 2023
• Commencement Ceremony: May 21, 2023, 9 a.m.

2023 Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 20, 2023

• 10:45 a.m. Seniors Meet for Daisy Chain Martin Science Building Steps
  (Rain Site: Smith Memorial Building, Smith Hall Theatre)
• 11 a.m.-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 p.m.–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 21, 2023

• 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)
  Livestream | Digital Program (PDF – available Friday evening)
• 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)