January 22, 2025

Senior Corner: Events, to-dos, and number of days until Commencement 2025

A Laf grad in cap and gown holds an envelope with a big smile on her face.

Countdown to Commencement

“The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” – Abraham Lincoln

Days until Commencement: 78 (as of March 7)

Senior Speakers announced

Thanks to the generous contributions of the Class of 1963 Guest Speaker Fund and Lafayette Activities Forum, actors Kate Flannery and Leslie David Baker will visit campus as the 2025 Senior Speakers. Best known for their roles as Meredith and Stanley on “The Office,” the duo will visit Wed., April 16 (8 p.m. • Colton Chapel). Members of the Lafayette community are invited to attend. RSVP is required.

Support the Senior Class Gift

Support the Senior Class Gift and receive a commemorative pin to wear at Commencement! Gifts of any size, to any designation, will count toward the Senior Class Gift, which will be announced during the ceremony.
  • For gifts of any amount, seniors will receive a commemorative pin
  • For gifts of $25 or more, seniors will receive a commemorative pin AND a Class of 2025 glass

Baccalaureate nominations: Class of 2025

Please submit names of graduating seniors to participate in Baccalaureate for the Class of 2025. Self-nominations are welcome. You may also nominate more than one student (just fill out a form for each student you are nominating.) Students in the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 are also invited to nominate graduating seniors to participate in Baccalaureate.

Baccalaureate is a nondenominational, uplifting event with the goal of celebrating the Class of 2025. Baccalaureate will be held the afternoon of Fri., May 23, in Colton Chapel.

All nominated students will be invited to attend an information session. Students may participate by speaking, sharing a musical selection, or sharing a video or other multimedia presentation. They will work one-on-one with the chaplain on their participation.

Please contact Chaplain Alex Hendrickson at hendrica@lafayette.edu or 610-330-5959 if you have any questions.

Attention, seniors: Attend the men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader games for a chance to win $1,000!

Any senior who supports the Senior Class Gift will be entered into the half-court shot drawing during the rivalry basketball game vs. Lehigh Sat., Feb. 22, for a chance to win $1,000. (Half-court shot will occur during the second half of the men’s game.)

Seniors who have already made their gift can check in at the Senior Class Gift table to be entered. Seniors who have not yet made their gift yet can do so at the Senior Class Gift table to be entered.

Entries will be accepted throughout the women’s basketball game until halftime of the men’s basketball game. Check out full details and game schedule.

Apply for a community-based learning and research award

Graduating seniors can apply for a $500 Honors Convocation award. The award is open to graduating seniors who have made significant contributions to the community through course projects, an honors thesis, EXCEL Scholar work, and/or some other form of academic community engagement. Applications are due no later than Feb. 16.

Hand-Me-Down Commencement Gown program

Seniors can get a used gown through the Hand-Me-Down Commencement Gown Program. This is a Student Government and Office of Sustainability initiative to distribute used caps, gowns, and hoods to current seniors through a pay-what-you-can model. To request regalia, apply for the program by March 9.

Order graduation regalia

Graduating seniors, pre-order your graduation regalia by March 12. Pre-orders can be picked up during the Grad Finale event, April 24-25 at the College Store.

RSVP for 100 Nights – UPDATED (New date)

Feb. 11 marks 100 Nights until graduation—a significant milestone for a Lafayette Leopard. Student Involvement is excited to host the 100 Nights Champagne Reception for members of the Class of 2025 and their faculty. RSVP

Spring Career Fair

The Spring 2025 Career Fair will be held 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 25 in the Marlo Room, Farinon. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with employers about potential job opportunities, learn about gap year programs, and talk with graduate school representatives about their programs. Don’t forget to bring a professional outfit back to campus! REGISTER

If you need a professional outfit or a professional headshot, you can visit Gateway’s Career Closet and Professional Photo Studio (201 Hogg Hall)!