Commencement Central
Commencement Central is an information center located in the North Academic Building. The office is open: Friday, 4-6 pm, Saturday, 9 am-6 pm, and Sunday, 8 am-noon. We can be reached at 413-597-2241.
Housing Commencement Weekend
A full list of area accommodations can be found in the Visitors Guide.
In addition, comfortable private accommodations for Commencement Weekend are available in Williamstown homes through ABC Room Service: double room, $110 per night; single, $90 per night. Most have private baths. Families welcome. Proceeds support Mt. Greylock ABC, a program at Mt. Greylock High School for inner-city high school students. For reservations, e-mail Gale Griffin at abcroomservice@gmail.com by April 15.
Meals
During Commencement Week, guests of degree candidates may have meals on a cash basis in the Snack Bar or Whitmans’, located in Paresky Center. The Snack Bar and Whitmans’ will not be open on Saturday for dinner as it is customary for Seniors to plan their own parties for Commencement Eve. No reservations are required for either location. All dining halls are closed.
On Sunday, a continental breakfast will be served on a cash/a la carte basis in the Eco Café and Snack Bar beginning at 8 am. All dining halls and Whitmans’ are closed for breakfast.
Hours:
Snack Bar, Monday-Saturday, 8 am-4 pm; Sunday 8 am-noon
Whitmans’, Monday-Saturday, 11 am-1 pm; 5-7:30 pm.
Photographing the Graduates
Arrangements have been made for both a professional photographer and a video crew to take pictures of the graduates receiving their diplomas. It is hoped that this will minimize the need for other picture-taking. Those who still want to do so are asked to avoid blocking the view of the professional photographers and guests seated in the audience.
Baccalaureate and Commencement Tickets
Ivy Exercises and outdoor Commencement do not require tickets.
Admission to Baccalaureate is by ticket only. Seating in Chapin Hall is limited; tickets for Chapin Hall will be issued on a first come basis to Seniors when they pick up their indoor Commencement tickets. When Chapin tickets have been exhausted, we will issue tickets for Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, where the ceremony can be viewed on a large screen. Seating will also be available in Presser Choral Hall.
If Commencement is held in Lansing-Chapman Hockey Rink, admission is by ticket only. Each Senior will receive four guest tickets. Additional seating will be available in Chandler Gymnasium where the ceremony can be viewed on a large screen. Tickets are not required for Chandler Gym.
Seniors may pick up tickets in Paresky Center on Monday, May 18th, 9 am-noon. After this time tickets will be available in the Faculty Secretarial Office (127 NAB).
Recreational Facilities, Libraries, and Special Exhibitions
» Athletic facilities open to guests, and exhibitions at libraries and museums.
Contact Information
Jefferson Strait, College Marshal: 413.597.2008 or Jefferson.Strait@williams.edu
Margaret Weyers, Assistant to the College Marshal: 413.597.2241 or Margaret.M.Weyers@williams.edu
commencement@williams.edu
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