Undergraduate Commencement Activities

Ceremony

Date Friday, December 19, 2025 
Times 5 p.m. | Doors open at 4:15
Location Benson Great Hall—Doors open 45 minutes prior to ceremony.

Reception

Following the ceremony, there will be a reception in Brushaber Commons. Hallway hosts will direct you to the reception. Plan to meet your guests there. Signs identifying specific degree programs will be posted throughout the reception area as gathering points for grads, guests, and faculty. Refreshments will be available for all.

Dinner in the DC

In addition to the Reception, there is a Buffet Dinner in the Dining Center to enjoy one last meal in the "DC".  Tickets are available for puchase ahead of time or that evening.  

Future commencement dates

Spring 2026: May 23, 2026 

Questions?

Email cas-commencement@bethel.edu