Recent Events
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Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory)
📅Friday, May 22 · 9:15 am – 12:00 pm📍Graduation Hill
You must attend a rehearsal in order to walk at Commencement! Attendance will be taken. Breakfast catered by Panera. No cap and gown needed.
Senior Scavenger Hunt
📅Friday, May 22 · 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm📍Main Building, Express Side
Join us for a campus-wide scavenger hunt that is sure to test your Vassar College knowledge! The first people to finish will be awarded prizes! $5 ticket required.
Lavender Reception
👥LGBTQ+ Center📅Friday, May 22 · 3:00-4:00PM📍AULA
Happy Hour
📅Friday, May 22 · 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm📍Bridge Building
Enjoy an afternoon of wine and Aperol spritz. Your ticket includes one complimentary drink and food; cash bar also available. Bring picnic blankets! $5 ticket required.
Senior Drag Show
📅Friday, May 22 · 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm📍The Shiva
The senior drag show for any members of VC Royalty who want to perform one last drag number at Vassar. Come and cheer on some of your favorite Vassar drag superstars!
Baccalaureate Service
The pinnacle event celebrating the journeys of graduating students from diverse backgrounds. All are welcome. Free ticket required.
Class of 2026 Champagne Reception
Invite your family and friends to enjoy champagne and light desserts.
Bonfire
📅Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 pm – 12:00 am📍Townhouse Circle
Spend your last night at Vassar with the seniors around a bonfire. Bring your own things to burn. Our last event before graduation!
Vassar College 162nd Commencement Ceremony
📅Sunday, May 24 · 10:00 am📍Graduation Hill
Commencement Speaker Noah Baumbach '91 will deliver the address. Seniors must line up by 9:15 AM at Doubleday Lane by Vogelstein.
Commencement Reception
📅Sunday, May 24 📍Chapel Lawn
A reception on the Chapel Lawn will immediately follow the culmination of the Commencement Ceremony.
Art Department Reception
👥Art Department📅Sunday, May 24 · 12:00-3:00pm📍Loeb Sculpture Garden