A Celebration of Our Graduates

Commencement

Commencement Weekend

May 12 & 13, 2023

The 129th Commencement of Thomas College will take place May 12 and 13, 2023 on our campus in Waterville, Maine.

We are pleased to announce this year’s Commencement Speakers, Marshals, and Honorary Degree Recipients.

We are also pleased to announce this year’s Thomas Scholars.

Commencement Events

Honors Convocation: Friday, May 12 at 4 p.m.

  • Location: Harold Alfond Athletic Center
  • Honors Convocation recognizes undergraduate students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher at the time of Commencement, members of the Alpha Chi Honor Society, Veteran students who wish to be recognized, Marshals, Class Speakers, and the Thomas Scholar.
  • Eligible students and their families will be invited to participate in Honors convocation via email in early May once spring grades are processed.

Class of 2023 Dinner: Friday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m.

  • Location: Spann Student Commons
  • Seating for dinner is limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets will be $16 for adults, $8 for children 5-12 years old, and free for children under 5 and graduating Thomas College students.

Commencement: Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m.

  • Location: Harold Alfond Athletic Center
  • Can’t make it in person? This event will be livestreamed on the Thomas College YouTube channel.

Resources

Additional information will be linked below as it becomes available.

Seating

Seating is first come, first served with no limit on the number of guests a student may bring.

Parking

There will be plenty of parking space when you arrive at Thomas College for Commencement. Our Department of Safety & Security will direct you to the open lots when you arrive at either of the entrances to campus. All of the parking areas lead to the Alfond Athletic Center with uncovered paved paths. If you have any special needs, please contact Jesika Vick at 207-859-1111 or jesika.vick@thomas.edu.

Staff will be available to direct guests to the appropriate parking areas once you arrive to campus. In order to help with the flow of traffic we ask that you follow these guidelines:

  • Attendees approaching by West River Road northbound, may enter campus at the Vining Drive Entrance on the right.
  • Attendees approaching by West River Road southbound, may enter campus at the Main Entrance, Sheridan Drive on the left.
  • Attendees with VIP or reserved parking should enter campus at the Main Entrance, Sheridan Drive, and will be directed to the reserved parking areas.

Lodging

Waterville offers a range of lodging options, including hotels, inns, and Airbnb. You can find additional lodging in Augusta, which is about 25 minutes south of campus. Local options include:

Contact

For general inquiries, please contact Kelly Stevens at kelly.stevens@thomas.edu or 207-859-1362.

For questions regarding special needs or accommodations, please contact Jesika Vick at 207-859-1111 or jesika.vick@thomas.edu.