Commencement

Brown’s 255th Commencement

Commencement at Brown is a time of great ceremony, pageantry and rejoicing, much of it representing traditions that are centuries old. Commencement events will take place from May 26-28, 2023.

Brown’s 255th Commencement

Commencement at Brown is a time of great ceremony, pageantry and rejoicing, much of it representing traditions that are centuries old. Commencement events will take place from May 26-28, 2023.

Schedule

View the weekend schedule of events.

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Livestream

Watch Brown's 255th Commencement live, May 27 and 28.

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Download the BrownU mobile app to find information on the go during Commencement Weekend, including events, campus maps, dining and parking options, the location of water stations and restrooms, and much more.

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Celebrate on Social

Share Commencement photos and videos and messages of congratulations for the graduates on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Check out special GIFs and other items designed to help celebrate our Brown graduates on social media.

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Opt in to the BrownAlert System

BrownAlert is an emergency campus alert system that sends real-time text messages in the event of an emergency. Text BrownAlert to 226787 to opt in to receive alerts throughout the weekend. Your subscription will end automatically on Tuesday, May 30.

Weekend Overview

Graduates, alumni and families assemble on College Hill for an immersive and exhilarating experience packed with daylong events.

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Plan Your Visit

Arrive on College Hill to celebrate your graduate on time and in high spirits with information on directions, transportation options, and nearby hotels.

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For the Graduates

Information for graduating members of the Class of 2023.

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Reunions

Commencement Weekend is also Reunion Weekend — an opportunity for Brown alumni to revisit campus and reconnect with classmates. Visit the Reunion site.

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Commencement News

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May 28, 2023 News from Brown

Gina Raimondo calls on Brown’s Class of 2023 to ‘make our democracy stronger’

During impromptu Commencement remarks, the U.S. secretary of commerce and former Rhode Island governor praised graduates’ talents, encouraging them to contribute locally and nationally.

May 28, 2023 News from Brown

Brown president implores new graduates: ‘Never forget that your humanity is your greatest asset’

In her annual Commencement address, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson asked the Class of 2023 to bring a “discerning humanistic lens” to everything they do, particularly in a technology-dominated world.

May 28, 2023 News from Brown

Student orators urge Brown’s Class of 2023 to explore, experiment and take risks

In a sunshine-filled Commencement celebration on the College Green, graduates Kailiang Fu and Margherita Micaletti-Hinojal addressed their peers, family members and friends, offering advice as they forge into the future.

May 28, 2023 News from Brown

Brown confers six honorary doctorates

During its 255th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 28, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, public servants and scholars.

May 27, 2023 News from Brown

At Brown’s Baccalaureate, an opportunity to rejoice and reflect

Seniors who will graduate with the Class of 2023 celebrated the Baccalaureate with joyful performances, faith traditions from across the globe, and remarks that encouraged graduates to put action behind ideas.

May 26, 2023 News from Brown

Brown to confer 2,921 degrees at 255th Commencement

On Sunday, May 28, the University will confer a total of 2,921 degrees in all categories — undergraduate, graduate, medical and honorary.

May 25, 2023 News from Brown

A celebratory weekend: Sights, sounds and stories from Commencement and Reunion 2023

Packed with graduation ceremonies, alumni reunions and other celebrations, the weekend offers countless chances for graduates, alumni, parents, friends and guests to honor accomplishments and reunite.

May 24, 2023 News from Brown

An economic boom for many local businesses during Brown’s Commencement and Reunion Weekend

From University spending on goods and services to help make events happen, to travel spending by the tens of thousands who visit Providence to stay, dine and shop, the weekend energizes many Rhode Island businesses.

May 17, 2023 News from Brown

Brown University’s 255th Commencement set for Sunday, May 28

Sunday's procession and University Ceremony on the College Green will cap Brown's three-day celebration of Commencement and Reunion Weekend 2023.