Commencement
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Search for your personalized video clip from StageClip
View photos from commencement week on the Calvin Gallery
Save the Date, Class of 2026: May 9, 2026
2025 Ceremony
Details & Logistics
Tickets
Graduates can order tickets for the arena and overflow venue through the Commencement Checklist.
Schedule of events
Commencement involves more than just the ceremony. Stay in the know on all of the events: celebrations, receptions, logistics, and more.
Graduate details
Learn how to order and pick up your cap and gown, when to arrive for the ceremony and rehearsal, and any other grad-specific details.
Parking, seating, & accommodations
Details on where to park and sit, accessible parking and entrances, and audio, visual, and wheelchair accommodations.
Celebrate and Share the Achievement
Photos
Go to CalvinGrad.com to register ahead for photo gallery delivery or to search for your image after the ceremony.
Videos
Within a few days of the ceremony, graduates will receive an email from commencement@calvin.edu containing a link to your personalized video clip from StageClip, showing you at the moment you receive your diploma. You can also search on StageClip for your video after Commencement.
Gifts for Grads
- Download yard sign and announcement card templates
- Order custom Class of 2025 t-shirts (coming soon)
Post-ceremony Gathering
Join us after the ceremony on the Commons Lawn to congratulate your grad, visit with faculty, and enjoy light refreshments.
The graduate recessional will lead graduates outside the venue to the Commons Lawn.
Snapshots of Graduation
Graduation involves a full lineup of events and celebration, culminating in the Commencement ceremony.
