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Merrimack College Commencement

Commencement 2019

May 18 & 19, 2019

Welcome to commencement at Merrimack College. The following pages are designed to help you plan a joyous and memorable commencement day.

If you have questions, please email the commencement office at commencementoffice@merrimack.edu. Continue to visit these pages between now and the ceremony for updated information.

Saturday, May 18, 2019

10:30 a.m. Legacy Ceremony (by invitation)

Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) Schedule

1:00 p.m. Honors Convocation (by invitation)
4:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass (all students and families invited)

Graduate (Master’s Degree) Schedule

4:00 p.m. Hooding Ceremony (all graduate students and families invited)

Sunday, May 19, 2019

69th Commencement Ceremony

10:00 a.m. Duane Stadium, Merrimack College
Doors open at 8:00 a.m - Ceremony ends approximately 12:30 p.m.

Event details will be provided to students at cap, gown & ticket pick up in April and posted to the web pages throughout the spring.

Questions?

commencementoffice@merrimack.edu

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