Commencement 2022

Yale’s 321st commencement will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. on the historic Old Campus. Monday’s ceremony marks the occation at which all university and honorary degrees are formally conferred. Diploma ceremonies follow the university ceremony in all residential colleges and at each school. 

In addition to the univesity cermeony, Yale College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and each professional school schedule events over the course of Commencement Weekend. These events usually take place on Saturday and Sunday. A host of public performances and events are also offered on campus throughout the weekend.