2023 Legacy Spotlight |
2023 Commencement Ceremony Livestream |
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It’s especially sentimental when the cubs of our alumni Bears follow their footsteps on the Ursinus journey. Congratulations to our 2023 legacy graduates and their families! |
Celebrate with us wherever you are! Guests can access the ceremony livestream here. The livestream will begin at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. |
Commencement Weekend
May 12 - 13, 2023
This year marks Ursinus College’s 150th commencement ceremony. Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2023 and their accomplishments! Weekend details for graduates and their families are available throughout the commencement website.
Frequently asked questions are addressed on the following pages:
Reminders for Graduating Seniors
- Graduates are encouraged to decorate their caps. Graduates keep their caps and tassels after graduation.
- Please return regalia rentals (gowns and hoods only) to the bookstore by 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13.
- Legacy Photographics will take each student’s picture with President Hannigan and another photo as each student walks off the stage. There is no obligation to purchase pictures from Legacy. Each graduate will receive an email proof via their Ursinus email within 48 hours of the ceremony. For more information visit www.legacyphoto.com.
Baccalaureate Ceremony
Friday, May 12, 2023 on the Berman Museum Lawn
- Ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. Ceremony runs approximately one hour and 15 minutes.
- Tent opens for seating at 3:30 p.m.
- Tickets are not required. Seating is first come, first served.
- A reception will be held in Olin Plaza immediately following the ceremony. Please join us for live music, food, and refreshments.
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 13, 2023 on the Berman Museum Lawn
- The commencement ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
- Processional begins at 9:20 a.m.
- Tent opens for seating at 8 a.m.
- Tickets are not required. Seating is first come, first served.
- UPDATE: A reception will be held in Wismer Center Dining Hall immediately following the ceremony. Please join us for food and refreshments.
- The commencement ceremony will be livestreamed. The link is available here.
2023 Baccalaureate Speaker
Reverend Dr. Leslie Copeland will deliver the keynote address during the baccalaureate ceremony on Friday, May 12, 2023. Copeland will receive the Honorary Doctor of Divinity during the 150th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
2023 Commencement Speaker
Roosevelt Montás will address the Class of 2023 during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Montás will receive the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the 150th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023.