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 cherished moment at Hesburgh Library with a professional photo against the iconic backdrop of Touchdown Jesus. Afterward, visit the library's Scholars Lounge for a complimentary copy of your photo. Enjoy a free ND travel mug and beverage from Au Bon Pain while you wait. (Please note, that printed copies are limited to two per family, and graduates must be present for the photo. Photo opportunity subject to weather.)
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 a.m. – Noon
Capturing Memories: Photo Session at Hesburgh Library
Hesburgh Library Scholars Lounge and Touchdown Jesus
Capture a cherished moment at Hesburgh Library with a professional photo against the iconic backdrop of Touchdown Jesus. Afterward, visit the library's Scholars Lounge for a complimentary copy of your photo. Enjoy a free ND travel mug and beverage from Au Bon Pain while you wait. (Please note, that printed copies are limited to two per family, and graduates must be present for the photo. Photo opportunity subject to weather.)
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.