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Students cheer during the 2022 Commencement ceremony

Commencement

The Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Commencement ceremony will begin at 1pm outside on Fiske Quad rain or shine.

Tickets are not required for the commencement ceremony and the seating area allows for 6-7 guests per graduate. Once the chairs are full it is standing room only. Please note due to the expexted number of visitors pets are not permitted on campus on commencement day except for service animals.

A shuttle service will be provided from the Winchester St Parking Lot from 9:30 am - 12:45 pm and after the ceremony at approximately 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm.

For those guests not able to attend the ceremony in person a livestream will begin at 12:40 pm and can be accessed by clicking on the livestream link above. Commencement programs are provided online and can be accessed through a text link accessible on campus on May 4th.

Commencement COVID Disclaimer

Keene State College is committed to providing a safe environment for the students, faculty, staff, surrounding community, and visitors to campus. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, our events protocols adhere to municipal, state, and federal mandates and are therefore subject to change at any time.


Future Ceremonies

  • Commencement 2025 will take place on May 10, 2025.
  • Commencement 2026 will take place on May 9, 2026.
  • Commencement 2027 will take place on May 15, 2027.

Questions about Commencement?

If you have questions about Commencement, please email commencement@keene.edu or call 603-358-8500.