Schedule of Events for Press
Harvard Public Affairs & Communications credentials are required for press coverage of all Commencement events in Harvard Yard. Photo identification is required to pick up credentials. Credentialing for Class Day and Commencement will open shortly. For full press information, see the rules section or contact Public Affairs & Communications at 617-495-1585. (Information subject to change) Time Place Event Tuesday, May 22th 11:00 AM Sanders Theatre Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises Orator: TBA Poet: TBA Wednesday, May 23th: Class Day 2:00 PM Tercentenary Theatre Speaker: TBA, actress Student speakers: TBA Thursday, May 24th: Commencement Day 8:45 – 9:05 AM Massachusetts Hall Honorary Degree recipients may be photographed from a roped-off photo press area in front of Massachusetts Hall. 8:35 – 9:25 AM Harvard Yard Procession may be photographed from a roped-off photo area in front of the John Harvard statue. 9:45 – 11:30 AM(approx.) Tercentenary Theatre Commencement ceremony Undergraduate English oration: TBD Undergraduate Latin oration: TBD Graduate English oration: TBD Conferring of degrees and honorary degrees 1:30 – 2:15 PM Tercentenary Theatre Alumni/ae Parade, led by oldest marchers, begins at the John Harvard...