Commencement
Goucher College's 134th Commencement will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Kraushaar Auditorium, with President Kent Devereaux presiding over the ceremonies.
Degree candidates, please review the undergraduate or graduate degree requirements before preparing to participate in Commencement.
Please check back to this website in the coming weeks for more information.
Date & Time
The Class of 2025 Commencement will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 with separate ceremonies for graduating seniors and graduate program degree recipients. Start times will be announced soon.
Location
The Commencement ceremonies will be held in Kraushaar Auditorium.
Speakers
The keynote speakers will be announced at a later date. Please check back in the coming weeks.
Graduation Ceremonies
Baccalaureate
We invite all graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff to reflect on the meaning of the college experience and the transition of Commencement through responsive readings, prayers from many religious and ethnic traditions in different languages, music, and reflections from a graduate and a faculty or staff member.
Convocation
The Goucher community is cordially invited to celebrate the academic and artistic achievements of its students at the annual Convocation celebration. Convocation not only recognizes students who have earned academic honors but also celebrates artistic and civic achievements. A variety of honors and awards will be bestowed.
Affinity Graduation Ceremonies
Affinity Graduation Ceremonies honor the accomplishments and experiences of Goucher graduates from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. These ceremonies highlight the personal and academic successes that have shaped a student’s journey at Goucher College. While celebrating common experiences, Affinity Graduation Ceremonies also provide an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and inspiration for aspiring seniors.
Lodging
For those attending from out of town, see a list of nearby hotels. A Goucher discount may be available, so please ask, but pricing is at the discretion of the hotel.
On-campus housing will not be available for those students not already residing on campus.