Students walking in graduation robes with faculty cheering them on

Commencement

Class of 2024 Commencement

When: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Where: Indoors, Mitchell Center Fieldhouse
Move out and campus departure by 6 p.m.
No tickets are required. Free on-campus parking.
Slayter Union will be open for food, beverage, and bookstore purchases from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Raj Bellani,Vice President & Chief of Staff

Upcoming Events

May.

Baccalaureate celebration

Denison University holds Baccalaureate services at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

4:00pm

May.

Baccalaureate celebration

Denison University holds Baccalaureate services at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

6:30pm

May.

183rd Annual Commencement Exercises

10:30am

Spotlights

Commencement ’23: moments and memories from an unforgettable ceremony

Presidential hugs, ceremonial cap-tossing, a magical student speaker. On May 13, we celebrated the hard work of more than 500 graduates.

Class of 2023 in the shape of 23 on a lawn

The great Senior Send Off!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill. Follow along as we share their stories.

Eight memorable hours: Commencement Day starts with the sunrise

It’s a day filled with scenes of emotion, soaring achievement, hard work, words of wisdom and long goodbyes. And a few pancakes.

Student holding a graduation cap with a '2020' tattoo on their arm

Class of 2020 returns, ready to celebrate and heal

"The community, the learning, the professors, the people ... It’s what has made more than 300 of us want to come back on some random weekend in June.”

A silver bracelet, inscribed with the quote “She believed she could, so she did”

The graduating senior’s dilemma: Keep it or toss it?

As they pack up to leave The Hill, freshly minted Denison graduates face one last multiple-choice test.

Hannah Gilson walking up to the stage to get her award

Surprise? It’s part of winning the President’s Medal

The veil of secrecy surrounding Denison’s top award for graduating students adds to the drama and intrigue of the annual ceremony.

How We Live

Zhihao Cao '16 chronicles his final days at Denison

In a video that travels across campus and across the stage, Zhihao Cao '16 says goodbye to Denison.

What's Happening

Announcements & Updates

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

Commencement

Commencement

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Upcoming Events

Baccalaureate celebration

Baccalaureate celebration

183rd Annual Commencement Exercises

Spotlights

Commencement ’23: moments and memories from an unforgettable ceremony

The great Senior Send Off!

Eight memorable hours: Commencement Day starts with the sunrise

Class of 2020 returns, ready to celebrate and heal

The graduating senior’s dilemma: Keep it or toss it?

Surprise? It’s part of winning the President’s Medal

Zhihao Cao '16 chronicles his final days at Denison

What's Happening

Student Commencement Speaker: Priyanshi Kanoria ’24

Denison announces 2024 Commencement keynote speaker

Class of 2023 Commencement photos, stories & video