Willamette College Commencement Schedule

Senior Week 2025

The below events are welcome to all Willamette community members.

Monday, May 12, 2025

Time	Event	Location
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.	Lavender Celebration This is a gathering to celebrate our LGBTQ+ graduates. There will be brunch, a program, a drag performance by Lylac, and a crafty activity. Contact: Lisa Logan	Cat Cavern – Salem Campus
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.	Cap Decorating An event for graduating seniors to decorate their caps and enjoy hanging out in the Bistro and delicious snacks. Contact: Jodi Santillie	Bistro – Salem Campus

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Time	Event	Location
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.	First-Generation Celebration Celebrate our First Generation College Students on the Salem campus. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided. Contact: Juliane Corpus	Cat Cavern – Salem Campus

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time	Event	Location
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.	Senior Wine & Cheese Seniors are invited to enjoy wine and charcuterie in the company of their classmates, hosted by the Annual Fund. Contacts: Casey Swinkles & Jodi Santillie	Montag Den – Salem Campus
7:00 to 9:30 p.m.	Willamette College New Alumni Welcome Movie Night – The Incredibles Join the Alumni Office for a celebratory movie night before graduation! Snacks and drinks will be provided as well. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Sayre Cohen, Tiffany Newton, and Alumni Office. Register here for this event.	Smullin Hall, B17  – Salem Campus

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time	Event	Location
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Fun in the Sun Graduates are invited to enjoy a nacho bar, ice cream bars and popsicles, lawn games and tie dye on Brown Field. Contact: Jodi Santillie	Brown Field – Salem Campus
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.	Intercultural Celebration Come celebrate our BIPOC graduates. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided during the program. Contact: Juliane Corpus	Cat Cavern – Salem Campus

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time	Event	Location
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony	Cat Cavern – Salem Campus
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Willamette Store Open	University Center, First Floor – Salem Campus
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.	CAS Senior Art Exhibit	Hallie Ford Museum of Art – Salem
12:00 to 4:30 p.m.	Bistro Open	Bistro – Salem Campus
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.	Senior Graduates Music Celebration	Hudson Hall – Salem Campus
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.	Senior Graduates Music Reception	Hudson Hall, Lobby – Salem Campus
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.	WU Baccalaureate – Register for this event	Cone Chapel – Salem Campus

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Time	Event	Location
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Willamette Store Open	University Center, First Floor – Salem Campus
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Bistro Open	Bistro – Salem Campus
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Commencement Brunch Open To celebrate the Class of 2025’s achievements, Willamette University offers an elegant Commencement Brunch.	Goudy Commons – Salem Campus
10:30 to 12:30 p.m.	Senior Art Exhibit Open House	Hallie Ford Museum of Art – Salem
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Salem Undergraduate Department Open Houses	Various (Academic Buildings) – Salem Campus
12:15 p.m.	Salem Undergraduates Line Up	Cone Fieldhouse – Salem Campus
1:00 p.m.	Salem Undergraduate Faculty Line Up	Henkle Gym – Salem Campus
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.	Salem Undergraduate Commencement	Quad – Salem Campus