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
Time | Event | Location |
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10:20 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Alumni Wreath Ceremony | Thayer Statue |
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Alumni Review | The Plain |
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Gospel Choir Concert | Mahan Hall |
Wednesday, May 21st
Time | Event | Location |
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10:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Academic Department Awards | Various locations |
12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Constitution Island Tours | Departs from South Dock |
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Superintendent's Reception for First Regiment | Quarters 100 |
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Superintendent's Reception for Second Regiment | Quarters 100 |
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Baccalaureate Services | Services held at respective chapels (Jewish, Catholic, and Cadet Chapels) |
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Glee Club Concert | Eisenhower Ballroom (4th floor) |
Thursday, May 22nd
Time | Event | Location |
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10:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Academic Department Awards | Various locations |
12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Constitution Island Tours | Departs from South Dock |
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Superintendent's Reception for Third Regiment | Quarters 100 |
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Superintendent's Reception for Fourth Regiment | Quarters 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
Time | Event | Location |
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10:30 a.m. | Parachute Team Demonstration | The Plain |
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Graduation Parade | The Plain |
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Pre-Banquet Reception | Eisenhower Hall |
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Banquet | Washington 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