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Commencement. Congratulations are in order! Commencement Weekend is our chance to honor your accomplishments and celebrate you. We loved seeing you, your families, loved ones and friends gathered together to take part in Smith’s time-honored traditions of Ivy Day, Illumination Night and our Commencement Ceremony.
- Commencement & Ivy Day Traditions
A convocation has been part of Commencement since 1879. Over...
- Opening Convocation
Convocation, the formal beginning of the college year, is...
- Commencement & Ivy Day Traditions
May 19, 2024 · “Let the joy and warmth of this day fortify you and carry you forward into whatever is next, where you’ll spread your own joy and gratitude and love so that others may feel it, too.” In a break from tradition, there was not one keynote speaker at this year’s ceremony.
Aug 31, 2020 · Convocation, the formal beginning of the college year, is entering students’ first chance to experience Smith College’s tradition and spirit.
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Ivy Day and Commencement Participation Policy. Event attendance is limited to graduating students, their guests, alums and their registered guests participating in Reunion Weekend, and faculty and staff. All others wishing to participate in these events may join us via livestream ( and ).