Senior Week 2024

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 undergraduate students. As a result, attendance at most Senior Week events is limited to graduating undergraduate 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. 

In Dartmouth tradition, Senior Week is planned by and for the class. Senior Class Council is calling upon this year's seniors to help around events to ensure all Senior Week events run smoothly. Free and exclusive merchandise will be distributed just for Senior Week volunteers. You can view more details on the free and exclusive merchandise as well as sign up on the Support Our Senior Week Sign Up Genius.

Sunday, June 2nd

6:30pm-8:00pm: Celebration of Lives Ceremony & Bench Dedication

Rollins Chapel

• Class of 2024, come gather to celebrate the lives of our classmates who passed: Beau DuBray, Connor Tiffany, Elizabeth Reimer, Joshua Balara, and Julia Cross. Their friends will share stories about their unique lives, reflecting on the impacts of loss and providing space for our community to heal. Following the ceremony, we will dedicate a bench outside Rollins Chapel, overlooking the Green, for our class to return to after graduation.
• Please note this ceremony is for students and run by students. We welcome the Class of 2024, invited friend groups, and Dartmouth students to join us.

7:30pm-9:00pm: Celebration of Lives Community Space

Collis Center, Common Ground

• Get together in Collis following the service for a less structured opportunity for people to be together. We will provide refreshments and play a slideshow featuring our classmates who passed. Please submit photos for the slideshow into the Google Form. 

Monday, June 3rd - Wednesday, June 5th

9:00pm-12:00am: S'mores @Collis

Collis Center, Information Desk & Patio

• Join us for nights where the laughs are guaranteed, and the marshmallows are plentiful. It'll be S'more Fun than Ever!

Monday, June 3rd

2:00pm-4:00pm: Alumni Relations Open House

Blunt Alumni Center

• Join us at the Blunt Alumni Center for a warm welcome into the Dartmouth Alumni Community! Discover valuable resources, tools, and guidance tailored for recent graduates embarking on their careers. Learn how to stay connected no matter where life takes you. Don't miss the chance to enter a raffle for a Dartmouth alumni swag bag and indulge in delicious snacks from local businesses. Door prizes while supplies last. Hint: It may be helpful for Class Day!

5:00pm-6:00pm: Make-Your-Own-Charcuterie Picnic

Gold Coast Lawn

• Get together with your closest friends or even your freshman floor for a picnic. Senior Class Council will provide blankets and a station to create your own charcuterie board with a selection of artisan cheeses and cured meats. Perfect for a delightful day outdoors with friends or to meet new people. Bring your appetite and enjoy the sunshine! All while supplies last.

9:30pm-11:00pm: Last Chance: Shattuck Observatory Tour

Shattuck Observatory

• Your Dartmouth Degree (congrats, btw) isn't the only thing out of this world! Come join us for a tour of the Shattuck Observatory and watch the stars sparkle in the Hanover sky!

Tuesday, June 4th

11:30am-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 2024 designed by Senior Week Committee Members, Loki Chairez '24, Eugene Park '24, and the Book Arts Workshop.

1:00pm-3:00pm: Ledyard Rentals

Ledyard Canoe Club

• Last Chance: All aboard for a final Dartmouth voyage! Your degree might keep you afloat, but why not make some waves before you sail off into the sunset? Hop onto our free kayak and canoe rentals for Senior Week – skip this event, and you'll be in deep water!

2:00pm-4:00pm: Dartmouth College Fund Ice Cream Truck Giveaway

Mass Row 

• The Dartmouth College Fund has got a sweet idea: make your senior class gift (of any size) and get a scoop from an 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 2028.

4:00pm-6:00pm: When The Old Traditions Failed Screening

Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts

• A documentary film by Serag Elagamy '24 that details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Class of 2024's First Year. Q & A with Serag Elagamy '24 to follow screening.

Around the World Tails

7:45pm Check In, Collis Center, Common Ground

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

• Check in at Collis Common Ground right at 7:45pm. Come meet other '24s who will be in the same city/area after graduation! Hosted at various spaces in Hanover and on campus. Locations will be announced individually at check in. Please check in at Collis Common Ground for your location and drink tickets.

Wednesday, June 5th

*For International Students* 11:00am-12:30pm: Hearts-to-Hearts: International 2024s Listening Circle and Community Dinner!

Sarner Underground

• This event will be a space for you all to connect and talk about the things you want to talk about with one another. It will be a time for community, connection, and pause. Lunch will be available to participants. Please register on Dartmouth Groups to ensure you get lunch.

12:00pm-2:00pm: Last Chance: 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. 

1:00pm-3:00pm: Academic Skills Center's and Student Accessibility Services's Senior Celebration

Haldeman Patio, Rain Location: Haldeman 125

• Drop by Haldeman Patio for music, prizes, photo ops, cake, and bubbly (sparkling cider)! Whether you worked with us termly or used our services that one-time, come and celebrate your upcoming graduation with the ASC and SAS teams.

7:00pm-11:00pm: Last Dinner @ FOCO & Senior Prom

Class of 1953 Commons 

• Join the Class of 2024 as we celebrate our Prom! While many of us did not get to enjoy high school prom, this is our opportunity to come together for a fun night filled with music featuring '24 DJs - Thacher Smith & Joe Daher, dancing, and food as we host the quintessential prom right in the Class of 1953 Commons. 

Thursday, June 6th-Saturday, June 8th

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

Paganucci Lounge, '53 Commons

• Seniors and graduates can pick up pre-ordered regalia during this time. There will only be limited regalia available for purchase ($28 and cash only).
• Limited supply of graduation gifts will only be distributed during Thursday and Friday regalia pick up times, so please pick up your regalia before Saturday!
• Undergraduate caps and gowns are worn with appropriate attire during the commencement ceremony on Sunday. They are not worn on Class Day.

Thursday, June 6th

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. 

1:00pm-3:00pm: House Communities Celebration

Allen House: House Center B, The Cube, 16 Hitchcock Lane

East Wheelock House: House Professor MacEvitt's Home, 13 East Wheelock (Rain Location: House Center A, The Onion, 12 Crosby Street)

North Park House: Occom Commons

School House: House Center B, The Cube, 16 Hitchcock Lane

South House: House Professor Craig's Home, 5 Sanborn Road (Rain Location: House Center A, The Onion, 12 Crosby St.)

West House: House Professor Sackeyfio-Lenoch's Home, 18 Webster Avenue

• Congratulations from your House community, we have one final House event for you! Please join us as we wish you farewell and celebrate your graduation with food, conversation, and house mementos.

1pm-4pm: Last Chance: (Just for Seniors) Baker Tower Tours

Signups take place at the entrance to the Baker stacks on First Floor Berry right at 11am.

• 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.
• 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.
• Tours may be canceled at any time due to weather.

2:30pm-5:00pm: Last Chance: Gile Mountain

• Join us for a Gile Mountain hike! This hill is known for beautiful views from a fire tower at the summit. The hike will be about 1.4 miles (~2.3km) and we will go at a pace comfortable for the whole group.
• Sign up using this Trailhead link. 
• NOTE: This trip will be canceled in the event of heavy rain.

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

Entrance at Gold Coast Lawn

• Enjoy a barbeque, lawn games, live music featuring Exit 13 and The Stripers, beer, cider, and food with the Class of 2024. 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+.

• Guest registration is due a day before on Wednesday, June 5th at 3:00pm. Guests under 21 are not allowed. Other Dartmouth undergraduates may not be registered as guests.

7:00pm-9:00pm: '24s Campfire @ O-Farm

• As part of Senior Week events, this trip will go to the Dartmouth Organic Farm to enjoy a campfire and s'mores by the Connecticut River. We hope to watch the sunset and have a relaxed evening before Commencement begins!
• Sign up using this Trailhead link. 
• It may be chilly around sunset, so please bring a sweatshirt or other layer. Also bring bug spray and water!
• NOTE: This trip will be canceled if rainy.

9:00pm-11:00pm: Pub Trivia with CGB with Late Night Food!

Collis Center, Common Ground

• Do you miss Collis Late Night? The first bite of a mozzarella stick after a long night? Hope bringing back that memory wasn't too… cheesy! We're bringing it all back with a twist! Join us for the largest Pub Trivia of the year, with hundreds of dollars of prizes, free late-night classics, and a good time for everyone! 

9:00pm-11:00pm: Karaoke 

Collis Center, One Wheelock

• Join your classmates for an unforgettable night filled with music and singing at Karaoke Night! Belt your heart out with friends, drinks, and snacks in One Wheelock.

Friday, June 7th

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

McNutt Lawn

• *Please drop by McNutt Lawn to attend the 2024-1974 Class Connection BBQ sponsored by the Class of 1974 and Alumni Relations. The Class of 1974 is excited to celebrate together!

1:00pm-3:00pm: Last Chance: Jewlery Studio

One Wheelock, Collis Center

• Last Chance: Create your own cling bracelet with the Jewelry Studio! Please sign up for a 45 minute time slot on the Jewelry Studio Sign Up Genius to guarantee your spot!

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

Hood Museum of Art

• *The Hood Museum of Art invites members of the Class of 2024 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 Ave.), Rain Location: Cutter-Shabazz Tent

• *President Sian Leah Beilock hosts a reception for graduates and their guests.

Saturday, June 8th

9:00am: Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal

Leede Arena

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

10:15am: Class Day Exercises

Bema (Severe Weather Location: Leede Arena)

• Join your classmates for Class Day in a special program!
• Please note that Class Day is planned to take place at The Bema, so please wear shoes that are comfortable to walk on dirt in. 
• The Class of 2024 Senior Class Photo will be taken following Class Day.

11:00am-2:00pm: Last Chance: Baker Tower Tours

Signups take place at the entrance to the Baker stacks on First Floor Berry right at 11am.

• 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.
• 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.
• Tours may be canceled at any time due to weather.

2:00pm: Baccalaureate Service 

Rollins Chapel

• A multi-faith, multicultural service for all graudates and their guests in which we celebrate what we hold in common while also recognizing each tradition's beautiful particularities. It is a time of celebration and worship when we pause, as a college, to reflect and express gratitude and joy for our graduates.
• *Family, friends, and supporters are welcome to celebrate with you.

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.