Watch Sunday’s ceremony—from the procession arriving on the quad to the last diploma being awarded—right here.
If you have any questions about the weekend’s events, please contact Patricia Allen, the 2017 Commencement Director, at 413/542-8094.
Watch the video and read a transcript of President Biddy Martin’s address to the Class of 2017.
Amir Denzel Hall ’17 was chosen by the Class of 2017 to deliver the Senior Class Speech.
Hear the talks by our distinguished honorary degree recipients.
Read about our honorees in our news story, watch video of them receiving their awards during the Commencement ceremony, and read the citations.
The 2017 Baccalaureate Celebration featured music, readings, dance and an address by Hussein Rashid, Ph.D., of Barnard College.
Held the evening of the last day of classes, Senior Assembly is a traditional ceremony in which the Amherst College faculty honors the graduating students.
Amherst President Martin to Class of 2017: Broaden the Meaning of the Word Friendship
The Class of 2017 and Commencement, By the Numbers
Of Theses We Sing—spotlight on eight senior theses
Six Influential Leaders to Receive Honorary Degrees at Commencement 2017
College Meeting: Undergraduate Awards 2017
Marvelous, Picturesque Pieces of Diversity
Find speeches, photos and multimedia from previous years in our Commencement archive.
Commencement 2018 will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Commencement 2019 will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Amherst offers residence hall housing at a nominal fee to families of graduating seniors. Learn more and register (registration deadline is May 1).
The deadline to register for on-campus housing is May 1. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Mieczkowski at 413-542-8269. Find more information about housing.
