Senior Week 2022

Senior Week includes a variety of events for the graduating class planned by their Class Council, a committee made up of seniors, and student volunteers with the support of the Collis Center for Student Involvement.

View the Senior Week Program full of events hosted and coordinated by the Senior Week Committee. 

Senior Week brings together graduating undergraduate students to celebrate as a class and to culminate their Dartmouth experience. Since Senior Week is funded by class funds and the student activities fee, these events are intended for graduating students. As a result, attendance at most Senior Week events is limited to graduating students. Any exceptions to this are noted in the event details below.*

For complete Commencement details and updates, please check the College's Commencement Webpage. 

June 6th - June 8th

9:00pm-12:00am: Stargazing and S'mores

Collis Center, Information Desk & Patio

• Go stargazing on campus and roast s'mores at one of the Collis Center fire pits.

June 7th

1:00pm-3:00pm: Academic Skills Center's Senior Celebration

Parkhurst Tent

• Calling all seniors! Come celebrate your impending graduation with the Academic Skills Center. Drop by so we can give you a high-five and wish you well in your new adventures. We'll have music, prizes, photo ops, cake, and bubbly (sparkling cider)! Whether you're an ASC regular, or have never used our services, we'd love to see you there!

2:00pm-4:00pm: Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream Truck

Mass Row 

• We've got a sweet idea: make your senior class gift (of any size) and get a scoop from SOA ice cream truck! If you've already given, swing by to get your cone as our way of saying thanks. All proceeds directly support financial aid packages for the incoming Class of 2026.

5:00pm-7:00pm: Last Dinner @ FOCO & First Year Residence Hall Reunion

'53 Commons

• You voted for your favorite FOCO meals... and FOCO will be cooking them! Join all the '22s for our last dinner. We will be reuniting by first year residence hall, which will be marked at the tables. You must bring your Dartmouth ID to enter.

Around the World Tails

7:45pm Check In, Collis Center, TV Lounge

8:00pm-10:00pm, Various Hanover Restaurants & Campus Spaces

• Come meet other '22s who will be in the same city/area after graduation! Hosted at various spaces in Hanover and on campus. Locations will be announced at check in. Please check in for your location and drink tickets.

June 8th

10:30am-1:00pm: Senior Poster Printing at the Book Arts Workshop

Book Arts Workshop (Outside Orozco Room in Baker Library)

• Print a special poster just for the Class of 2022 designed by Katie Huang '22.

12:00pm-4:00pm: Ledyard Rentals

Ledyard Canoe Club

• Last Chance: take a canoe or kayak out on the Connecticut River with your friends for free!

2:00pm-5:00pm: Bartlett Tower Tours

Bartlett Tower

• Last Chance: climb the 86 steps of Bartlett Tower, the historical tower built by the classes of 1885-1895 that replaced the Lone Pine. 

8:00pm-10:00pm: Dartmouth Pub Trivia

Collis Center, Common Ground

• Come for your last Pub Trivia Night in Collis Center with your friends. Teams of 5 seniors and prizes for our top 3 teams. Test your Dartmouth knowledge with us!

11:00pm-12:00am: Late Night Throwback

Collis Center, Cafe Dining Area

• While the true Collis Late Night will never be able to return quite as we remember it, join us for this pseudo Late Night Throwback featuring some past Late Night favorites.

Thursday, June 9th-Saturday, June 11th

9:00am-4:00pm: Regalia Pick Up

Hop Garage (Across from the Courtyard Cafe)

• Seniors and graduates can pick up pre-ordered regalia during this time. There will only be limited regalia available for purchase (cash only).
• Undergraduate caps and gowns are worn with appropriate attire during the commencement ceremony on Sunday. They are not worn on Class Day.

June 9th

9:30am-6:00pm: Senior & Grad Day at the Dartmouth Co-op

Dartmouth Co-op

• The store will be 20% off for all graduating seniors. Students must show a valid Dartmouth ID to get the discount. 

10:30am-11:15am: Jewelry Studio Session

Collis Center, One Wheelock

• Last Chance: create your own cling bracelet with the Jewelry Studio! Sign up at bit.ly/dart22jewelry

11:00am-1:00pm: Residence Education House Brunches

Allen House: House Center B (The Cube)

East Wheelock House: House Professor Home, 13 East Wheelock Street

North Park House: House Center A (The Onion)

School House: House Center B (The Cube)

South House: House Center A (The Onion)

West House: House Professor Home, 18 Webster Avenue

• Congratulations from your house community, which has one last house event for you. Please join us as we wish you farewell and celebrate your graduation with food, conversation, and house mementos.

1:00pm-1:45pm: Jewelry Studio Session

Collis Center, One Wheelock

• Last Chance: create your own cling bracelet with the Jewelry Studio! Sign up at bit.ly/dart22jewelry

1:00pm-4:00pm: Baker Tower Tours

Signups take place at the entrance to the Baker stacks on First Floor Berry right at 1pm.

• Here is your last chance to climb the tower as an undergraduate student! Limited spots and time slots throughout the time range will go quickly. Please arrive at 1pm to sign up for a time slot. Note: 1) Tours may be canceled at any time due to weather. 2) Reaching the tower requires climbing several flights of stairs including a "ladder-like" stair for the last 20 feet. Climbing the stairs may be physically demanding and difficult for any person uncomfortable with heights.

3:00pm-6:00pm: Beer Garden

Collis Center, Lower Level & First Floor

• Enjoy a barbeque, live music, beer & cider with the Class of 2022. For all graduating seniors, Dartmouth and State IDs are required.

• *If you have out-of-town guests who have already arrived to celebrate with you, you may register up to 2 guests who are 21+ to attend here: bit.ly/dart22beergardenguests 
• Guest registration is due on Wednesday, June 8th at 3:00pm. Guests under 21 are not allowed. Other Dartmouth undergraduates may not be registered as guests.

June 10th

11:30am-12:45pm: Class Connections BBQ

Collis Center Patio

• *Please drop by the Collis Center Patio to attend the 50th Class Connection BBQ. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available. The Class of 1972 is excited to celebrate together!

3:00pm-4:00pm: Mimosas at the Museum

Hood Museum of Art

• *The Hood Museum of Art invites members of the Class of 2022 and their families to Mimosas at the Museum! Light refreshments, music, giveaways, and of course, mimosas will be provided.

5:30pm-7:00pm: President's Reception

President's House (14 Webster Avenue)

• *President Philip J. Hanlon '77 and Gail Gentes '77a host a reception for graduates and their guests.

8:30pm-10:30pm: Outdoor Movie

Kemeny Courtyard

• You all voted and we will be playing Legally Blonde. Join the entire class for an outdoor movie!

9:30pm: Glee Club Commencement Concert ($)

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts

• *General admission tickets can be purchased in advance at the Hopkins Center Box Office: hop.dartmouth.edu or (603) 646-2422. 

June 11th

9:00am: Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal

Leede Arena

• Rehearsal is just for graduating seniors only; no guests.

10:15am: Class Day Exercises

Bema (Rain Location: Leverone Field House)

• Join your classmates for Class Day in a special program!

2:00pm: Baccalaureate Service 

1:30pm, Seating Opens

Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center Lawn

• *A multifaith service for all graudates and their guests. This service has limited seating. Seating opens at 1:30pm; service will start promptly at 2pm.

8:00pm-11:00pm: Graduation Gala

Collis Center, Common Ground

• The Collis Center invites all members of the graduating class to a casual celebration in the Dartmouth Student Center. An evening of food and live entertainment await. 
• *Family, friends, and supporters are welcome to celebrate with you.

11:00pm-11:30pm: Seniors, Set a Watch

Starting at the Collis Center Patio

• Join your classmates for a special Dartmouth tradition as we end our time as undergraduates at the College. Full details to be blitzed out on the day of the event.

OPAL Commencement Weekend Events

Dartmouth College Senior Survey

Graduating seniors, please complete this survey around your Dartmouth experience, where you are headed next, and what the College needs to think about improving. This feedback will go into future planning.