Tilton’s 178th Commencement — Class of 2024
It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2024! Commencement is on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00 am on the Residential Quad. For more details about Commencement and the associated events and celebrations, please use the tabs below. If you have questions, feel free to contact our Alumni and Parent Relations Coordinator, Kendra Toy.
The 178th Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 am (EST). Commencement will be held outdoors on the Residential Quad. If there is inclement weather, Commencement will still be held outside under the graduation tent. Commencement is a formal occasion that typically lasts approximately 90 minutes.
There is no limit on the number of guests who can attend Commencement. Seating is first-come, first-serve. Guests typically arrive one hour before the ceremony to get their seats and take photos with their graduates.
Tilton School will have photographers on site who will take photographs throughout the ceremony and as each graduate receives their diploma. The photographs will be available to download on PhotoShelter approximately a week after the event. Commencement will be recorded and available for viewing following the ceremony on the Tilton School YouTube channel.
Senior Dinner is a required, formal sit-down dinner on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 6:30 pm (EST). Dinner will be held in the Masiello Dining Commons. Senior Dinner is an opportunity for the seniors, their parents, and faculty to reflect on their time spent at Tilton. Following the meal, Mr. Krein will offer remarks about the graduating class and the senior slideshow will be presented.
Senior Dinner is limited to seniors and two guests (per household) due to the formal nature of the occasion and limited seating. Guests of seniors who plan to attend should email Kendra Toy at ktoy@tiltonschool.org by May 10, 2024.
Baccalaureate follows the Senior Dinner. Graduates, parents, guests, and Tilton faculty attend a brief program of readings and music performed by the graduates in the Fred A. Smart Chapel. Although space is limited, additional family members and guests are welcome to attend this formal event.
The Baccalaureate ceremony typically lasts 60 minutes.
There is limited parking available on the day of Commencement. We recommend parking at the MacMorran Field House, Burch Field, or by the dormitories. Overflow parking will be on the outdoor basketball courts. Handicap parking is available. School Street will be blocked off from 10:00-11:30 am — please arrive early.
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For guests with physical disabilities, a special drop-off is available. Specific requests and accommodations can be made through Kendra Toy at (603) 286-1818 or ktoy@tiltonschool.org.
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Where does my graduate get their cap and gown on Commencement?
Graduates will receive their cap and gown Friday after commencement rehearsal.
What time should my graduate arrive on campus for Commencement?
Graduates will be asked to report to the MARC at 8:30 am (EST) on Saturday, May 25.
What time should parents and family arrive for Commencement?
It’s important to note that it is Memorial Day Weekend in the Lakes Region, which means heavy traffic is expected traveling north from the Boston area. Please take this into consideration when planning your travel for the weekend events. Parents and guest typically arrive one hour early to take pictures and identify their seats.
What is the seating arrangement for Commencement?
The graduating class will be seated together with faculty and staff next to them. All other seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no limit to the number of guests that can attend Commencement.
What should I wear to Commencement/Senior Dinner?
Commencement and the Senior Dinner are formal occasions and guests are encouraged to dress appropriately.
Is there a speaker at Commencement?
Typically two students speak at Commencement in addition to a faculty speaker.
Are there special arrangements for guests with physical disabilities?
A special drop-off area is available for guests with physical disabilities. Specific requests for accommodations can be made through Kendra Toy at 603-286-1818 or ktoy@tiltonschool.org.
Is there a required lunch following Commencement?
There is a luncheon following Commencement for those interested, however the it is not a required event. Lunch will include various salads, sandwiches, wraps, and dessert.
When are seniors expected to leave campus?
All seniors are expected to depart campus by 2:00 pm on Commencement day, Saturday, May 25.
Where should I stay when I am in town?
For those visiting campus from a long distance, please check out our Visiting Campus page for a list of restaurant recommendations and hotel options.