Schedule of Events
Commencement Weekend is May 17-19, 2024
Notable events:
Friday, May 17
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Capturing Memories: Photo Session at Hesburgh Library
Hesburgh Library Scholars Lounge and Touchdown Jesus
Capture a special moment with your loved ones at Hesburgh Library by having a professional photo taken against the iconic backdrop of Touchdown Jesus. Afterward, step inside the library Scholars Lounge to receive a free printed or digital copy of your photo. Kindly note that printed copies are limited to two per family and graduates must be present for the photo.
4 p.m.
Liturgical Choir Commencement Concert
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Free and open to the public. No tickets required
4 – 5 p.m.
Commencement Band Concert
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center – Leighton Concert Hall
Free and open to the public. Tickets required - call (574) 631-2800 or email performingarts@nd.edu.
6 – 7 p.m.
High Kings Concert
South Quad - Near Rockne Memorial
Free and open to the public
6 – 7 p.m.
Magnificat Choir Commencement Concert
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Freewill offering to support Our Lady of the Road. Free admission.
7 p.m.
Center for Social Concerns Send-off Ceremony
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center – Leighton Concert Hall
For all graduates who are committed to the common good, their families, and guests.
(Reception to follow: Terrace) Families and guests are invited to this free but ticketed event. Seniors must register with CSC to participate.
Saturday, May 18
9 a.m.
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center – Leighton Concert Hall
Tickets required for ceremony
9 – 11 a.m.
Capturing Memories: Photo Session at Hesburgh Library
Hesburgh Library Scholars Lounge and Touchdown Jesus
Capture a special moment with your loved ones at Hesburgh Library by having a professional photo taken against the iconic backdrop of Touchdown Jesus. Afterward, step inside the library Scholars Lounge to receive a free printed or digital copy of your photo. Kindly note that printed copies are limited to two per family and graduates must be present for the photo.
5 p.m.
Commencement Mass
Academic Procession begins at 4:30 p.m.
Joyce Center – Purcell Pavilion
9 – 10 p.m.
Glee Club Commencement Concert
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center – Leighton Concert Hall
Tickets required – call (574) 631-2800 or email performingarts@nd.edu.
Sunday, May 19
9:30 a.m.
University Commencement Ceremony
Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame Stadium opens at 8 a.m.
Academic Procession begins at 9 a.m.