panoramic shot of graduation ceremony from behind showing seated attendees and the stage with all the people
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Commencement speaker speaking behind a podium and microphone
Commencement

Photo: Alex Li

Commencement speaker speaking behind a podium and microphone with faculty and administrators watching
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Commencement speaker speaking and pointing behind a podium and microphone with faculty and administrators watching
Commencement

Photo: Alex Li

Smiling graduates in the crowd wearing caps and gowns and sunglasses
Commencement

Photo: Alex Li

Commencement speaker speaking behind a podium and microphone behind a graduate blowing bubbles
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Graduates smiling arm in arm holding their diplomas
Commencement

Photo: Alex Li

The top of two Decorated mortarboards
Commencement

Photo: Alex Li

two graduates walking in front of audience. One graduate is fixing the others collar
Commencement

Photo: Karl Rabe

Graduates throwing their caps in celebration
Commencement

Photo: Alix Li

Congratulations Class of 2023

The 159th commencement ceremony was held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Speakers

Headshot of President Bradley

Elizabeth H. Bradley,
President

Headshot of Dr. Margaret Hamburg

Dr. Margaret Hamburg,
Public Health Expert

Image of Vassar Commencement program cover that reads: Vassar 159th commencement, Sunday, May 21 2023
Program (English - PDF)
Image of Vassar Commencement program cover in Spanish that reads: Vassar 159th commencement, Sunday, May 21 2023
Program (Spanish - PDF)
Image of Vassar Commencement program cover in Mandarin Chinese that reads: Vassar 159th commencement, Sunday, May 21 2023
Program (Mandarin - PDF)
A student holding flowers and wearing a graduation robe hugs their mother in front of a crowd in front of Main Building, a large, multi-story, brick building.

You’ll find a gallery of images from Commencement as well as Senior Week and Affinity celebrations on Flickr.