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Livestream Recording
A livestream of the ceremony will be available on June 8. More information TBA.
Academic Regalia
All graduates planning to participate in Investiture and Commencement ceremonies must wear regalia, caps, and gowns. Regalia rental information is emailed to graduating students by the Thayer Registrar. Don't delay and pay close attention to the deadlines!
Questions? Email registrar@thayer.dartmouth.edu
BE, MEng, MEM & MS Candidates
BE students also receiving AB degrees from Dartmouth only need to order one set of regalia. Please note that the Thayer set does not contain the souvenir tassel. Hoods for BE, MEng, MEM, and MS candidates will be ordered by Thayer and distributed at Investiture.
Important Deadlines
April 30, 2024: Last day to order rental regalia for pick up at Dartmouth. There is no shipping fee to Dartmouth.
May 15, 2024: Last day to order to have regalia shipped to you. Shipping and handling fees apply. Please note that international shipping times vary and allow plenty of time.
PhD Candidates
PhD candidates may either rent regalia through Thayer or purchase custom regalia through Guarini. While Thayer distributes hoods at Investiture, PhD candidates must order a hood as part of your rental or custom regalia purchase package. Tam sizing is measured in inches and done one inch above the ears.
Important Deadlines
April 7, 2024: Last day to purchase custom regalia from Guarini. Shipping and handling fees apply. Please note that international shipping times vary and allow plenty of time.
April 30, 2024: Last day to order rental regalia for pick up at Dartmouth. There is no shipping fee to Dartmouth.
Please note: Rental doctoral regalia cannot be shipped to you. They may only be shipped to Dartmouth.
Pre-Ceremony Prep
Regalia Pick-up
Pre-ordered regalia that has been shipped to Dartmouth can be picked up on Thursday, June 6, or Friday, June 7, 2024, 9:00am–4:00pm, in the Paganucci Lounge of 53 Commons.
All Thayer graduates planning to take part in Investiture must have their regalia by Friday, June 7.
Arrival Time and Location
All graduates and faculty taking part in the Investiture ceremony must arrive at their meeting locations by 8:15am on June 8.
- Students: Meet in lobby of Irving Institute.
- Faculty: Meet in Great Hall of Cummings Hall.
Questions? Email registrar@thayer.dartmouth.edu
Investiture Program
Processional
Graduates and faculty are escorted by selected faculty and student marshals (TBA).
Welcome
Awards
Award recipients are recognized.
Student Awards: (award descriptions)
- Faculty Award for Academic Excellence
- Dartmouth Society of Engineers Prize
- Charles F. and Ruth D. Goodrich Prize
- Corporate Collaboration Council Engineering Management Prize
- Caroline Henderson Prize
- John C. Woodhouse Engineering Design Prize
- John C. Woodhouse Environmental Engineering Prize
- Brieanna S. Weinstein Engineering Design Prize
- John W. Strohbehn, PhD, Memorial Prize
- Dartmouth Engineering Prize for Graduate Research Excellence
- Don Stayner Th'16 Changemaker Award
- Dean's Service Award
Faculty, Staff, and Community Awards: (award descriptions)
- Outstanding Service Award for Staff
- Outstanding Service Award for Faculty
- Thayer Diversity and Inclusion Award
- Thayer Distinguished Research Award for Faculty
- Woodhouse Excellence in Teaching Award
Student Address
Student speaker TBA.
Robert Fletcher Award
The Robert Fletcher Award recognizes distinguished achievement and service in the highest tradition of Thayer. The award is named in honor of Robert Fletcher, who was appointed by founder Sylvanus Thayer as the School's first dean and professor of engineering.
Keynote Address
2024 Robert Fletcher Award recipient Mung Chiang, Purdue University president and distinguished electrical engineer, delivers the keynote address.
Conferring of Hoods
Faculty advisors in attendance confer hoods to their respective PhD candidates.
Closing Remarks
Recessional
Graduates and faculty recess and gather in the Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center (ECSC) for a class photo.
Reception
Reception immediately follows on the patio outside the Class of 1982 ECSC.
Graduation Announcements
Personalized graduation announcements may be ordered online through Dartmouth Co-op or by visiting their store at 21 South Main Street in Hanover.
What To Wear
The ceremony takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Hanover weather can vary widely in mid-June. Please dress accordingly and bring hats, sunscreen, jackets, or rain gear as needed. Shoes with low or flat heels are recommended due to the soft ground.
Directions & Parking
Free parking will be available on Saturday for Investiture guests at the Emily and Errik Anderson Parking Garage, located under the Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center (15 Thayer Drive in Hanover), with overflow parking available in the nearby Channing Cox lot. See directions to Thayer for more info.
Lodging & Dining
On-Campus Housing
Dartmouth makes undergraduate residence halls available for guests during Commencement weekend. Rooms are available for occupancy from 2:00pm on Friday, June 7, until 2:00pm on Sunday, June 9. The nightly rate is $62.00 per person. Please visit Commencement and Reunion Housing for more information and complete the housing application by April 3, 11:59pm ET. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered only on a space-available basis.
Off-Campus Accommodations
The Upper Valley is home to a variety of hotels, inns, and vacation rentals. Many local establishments begin taking reservations one year in advance and sell out quickly. If you choose to stay off-campus, we strongly recommend that you arrange accommodations as soon as possible. Check the Dartmouth Commencement Lodging page for more details.
Dining Options
Dining options, both on-campus and in the Upper Valley area, are listed on the Dartmouth Commencement Frequently Asked Questions page.
Photos & Video
Photos by our photographer will be available to download for free from Thayer's Flickr site, in the week following the ceremony. The video will be posted on Thayer's YouTube channel.
Each graduate also has the opportunity to purchase their photo with the dean through GradImages. Graduates, please check your email and mail for more information about how to purchase these photos.
West End Circle
The West End Circle is at the end of Tuck Mall, in front of Thayer's Cummings Hall and the Irving Institute for Energy and Society.
Severe Weather Plan
In the event of severe weather, Dartmouth may announce alternative plans for the ceremony. The decision will be made by 6:00am on Saturday morning and communicated via email to graduates, faculty and staff, as well as posted on our website and Thayer and Dartmouth social media channels.
Please continue to monitor this page, as well as Thayer's social media channels, for the most up-to-date information.