Group of people in graduation ceremony attire walking and smiling.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

People in a line at a graduation ceremony holding flowers and looking on.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Person in graduation ceremony attire speaking on stage behind a microphone and a lectern.
Commencement

Photo: Samuel Stuart

Person in graduation ceremony attire speaking on stage behind a microphone and a lectern.
Commencement

Photo: Samuel Stuart

Smiling person in graduation ceremony attire receiving applause from others on stage.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Person in graduation ceremony attire speaking on stage behind a microphone and a lectern.
Commencement

Photo: Samuel Stuart

A graduation speaker in ceremonial attire behind a microphone clapping and smiling.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Person with a hat and a phone recording video of the stage at a graduation ceremony.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Person in graduation ceremony attire speaking on stage behind a microphone.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Person in graduation ceremony attire speaking on stage behind a microphone and a lecturn.
Commencement

Photo: Samuel Stuart

Two people in graduation ceremony attire on stage standing closely and posing for a selfie.
Commencement

Photo: Samuel Stuart

Group of people in graduation ceremony attire adjusting each other's tassels, robes and mortar boards.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Person in graduation ceremony attire standing in a crowd of other graduates smiling for the camera.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Person in graduation ceremony attire clutching their diploma and with eyes closed and a elated expression.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

One person in graduation ceremony attire smiling and giving a side hug to another person.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

A person with a hair ornament that says "Parent" hugging someone in graduation ceremony attire.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Three people smiling and posing for a selfie at a graduation ceremony.
Commencement

Photo: Samuel Stuart

Two people in graduation ceremony attire. One is adjusting the other's collar.
Commencement

Photo: Samuel Stuart

Two people in graduation ceremony attire hugging.
Commencement

Photo: Samuel Stuart

Joyful graduation ceremony hat toss outside with blue skies and fluffy clouds.
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Congratulations, Class of 2024

The 160th Commencement ceremony was held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Speakers

Headshot of President Bradley.

Elizabeth H. Bradley,
President

Black and white portrait of a person with shoulder-length hair, smiling slightly, wearing a white shirt, standing in front of a striped background. Photo credit: Robert Taylor.

Emily Mortimer,
Actor and Filmmaker

2024 Commencement Ceremony English Cover
Program (English - PDF)
2024 Commencement Ceremony Spanish Cover.
Program (Spanish - PDF)
Vassar 2024 Commencement Mandarin Cover Graphic.
Program (Mandarin - PDF)

Please note: The original translation of the Mandarin-language program contained several errors. The site has been updated with a retranslated version.

Two people in graduation ceremony attire embracing.

You’ll find a gallery of images from Commencement 2024 as well as Senior Week and Affinity celebrations on Flickr.

Senior Videos

We asked Vassar Seniors two questions before Commencement.
We love their answers!

Watch the Videos