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Convocation 2025

Rain Date: May 14 at 12:30 p.m. in case of inclement weather.

Convocation 2025 is a special, student-only event that offers a quieter, more intimate opportunity for the Class of 2025 to pause and reflect on their time at WPI before crossing the Earle Bridge. This ceremony is planned and performed by members of the graduating class.

Location: Harrington Auditorium
Duration: 60 minutes
Date: May 13, 2025
Program:
- Reflective speeches by selected speakers who share their experiences during their time at WPI.
- Musical and dance performances by WPI students.
Note: The ceremony is designed to offer a meaningful opportunity for the graduating class to reflect on the past few years.

Earle Bridge Crossing
Following Convocation, the Class of 2025 will proceed to cross the Earle Bridge as part of a significant graduation tradition.
Faculty and Staff: Faculty and staff are invited to join the event and cheer on the graduating students. They are asked to line up on the Earle Bridge at 2:15 p.m. to show their support.
Students: Graduating students should arrive in full regalia and be ready for the Earle Bridge Crossing.

Convocation Speakers & Performers Wanted

Are you a member of the Class of 2025 completing your degree and walking at the Graduate Ceremony on May 15th or the Undergraduate Ceremony on May 16th? If so, are you interested in presenting a speech at Convocation (formerly Baccalaureate)? For more information and audition times:

Submit a copy of your typed, double spaced proposed speech to Kim Wykes kwykes@wpi.edu by Monday, March 31

Convocation music auditions on March 24 - March 28

Convocation speech auditions on April 1 - April 4

The details about auditions for Convocation speakers and performances are located below.