71st Annual Commencement Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate our 71st annual Commencement activities on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in the McDonough Sports Complex!
This year’s Commencement will celebrate Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 graduates at three in-person ceremonies. Each graduate will be allowed to have six guests attend, and ceremonies will be livestreamed.
- 9 a.m. - School of STEM Ceremony
- 11:30 a.m. - School of Health Sciences Ceremony
- 2 p.m. - School of Business and Liberal Arts Ceremony
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony.
During the ceremonies, graduates will process into the Sports Complex, hear remarks from college leaders, receive individual recognition, cross the stage, receive their diploma covers, and pose for photos.
Please note: cold sparkler machines located near the platform will be deployed following the conferral of degrees and certificates.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Center for Access and Assistive Technology at caat@hvcc.edu, (518) 629-7154 or TDD/TTY (518) 629-7596. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the college to arrange.