Graduation Week

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Graduation Week is filled with events to recognize senior cadets for 47 months of hard work. In their last week before becoming commissioned officers, cadets engage in various events and festivities. The graduating class honors the Long Gray Line with an Alumni Wreath-Laying Ceremony and Cadet Review, celebrates cadet company achievements, are recognized at Regimental Superintendent’s Receptions and Academic department awards ceremonies, and attend a banquet.  

 

Tuesday, May 20th

TimeEventLocation
10:20 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Alumni Wreath CeremonyThayer Statue
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Alumni ReviewThe Plain
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Gospel Choir ConcertMahan Hall

 

Wednesday, May 21st

TimeEventLocation
10:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.Academic Department AwardsVarious locations
12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Constitution Island ToursDeparts from South Dock
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Superintendent's Reception for First RegimentQuarters 100
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Superintendent's Reception for Second RegimentQuarters 100
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.Baccalaureate ServicesServices held at respective chapels (Jewish, Catholic, and Cadet Chapels)
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Glee Club ConcertEisenhower Ballroom (4th floor)

 

Thursday, May 22nd

TimeEventLocation
10:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.Academic Department AwardsVarious locations
12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Constitution Island ToursDeparts from South Dock
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Superintendent's Reception for Third RegimentQuarters 100
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Superintendent's Reception for Fourth RegimentQuarters 100
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Superintendent's Awards for Excellence, Achievement, Distinguished Cadet & Awards Convocation. 
Includes reception (5 p.m.) and dinner (6-6:30 p.m.) in Eisenhower Ballroom and ceremony (7 p.m.) in Eisenhower Hall Theatre
Eisenhower Hall

 

Friday, May 23rd

TimeEventLocation
10:30 a.m.Parachute Team DemonstrationThe Plain
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Graduation ParadeThe Plain
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Pre-Banquet ReceptionEisenhower Hall
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.BanquetWashington Hall

 

Events will be updated as needed. During Grad Week, please call (845) 938-7000 for weather related updates. For “Frequently Asked Questions” and additional Parent Information please visit – www.westpoint.edu/ parents

Alumni salute as a wreath is laid

About This Event

Start: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location: U.S. Military Academy