All Events
Milton B. Asbell Center for Jewish Life Bagel Brunch
Bagel brunch
Graduates to check out of residence halls
Seniors must be checked out of residence halls by 7 p.m.
Complimentary Commencement Breakfast Buffet
All graduates, their families and guests are invited to a complimentary breakfast buffet.
TIAA Retirement Consultations
Making decisions about your money can feel complicated. TIAA’s experienced financial consultants are available to help you plan for your future.
Graduate Processional Line-Up
Graduates line-up for the Commencement processional.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony
PhotoVoice Visual Storytelling, Reflection, and Dialogue
This hands-on workshop introduces PhotoVoice as a participatory, arts-based teaching approach that invites students to use photography for storytelling, reflection, and dialogue.
Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive
We invite you to take part in this blood drive and help support our local community.
Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive
We invite you to take part in this blood drive and help support our local community.
Senior Class Mimosa Brunch
Pop the Bubbly & Plan What’s Next!
May Writing Retreat
A great way to kick off your summer writing or plan summer projects!
Mental Health and Me (10-11 a.m. session)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to take time to reflect, understand, and explore how to care for your own mental and emotional well-being.
Dickinson College Commencement Exercises
2026 Commencement Ceremony
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Please consider donating blood to support your local community by participating in this blood drive!
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Please consider donating blood to support your local community by participating in this blood drive!
New Hire Meet & Greet
We are excited to welcome new employees to Dickinson College.
Private Tour of the Martin D'Arcy, S.J. Collection in Chicago
Join us for a private tour of the Martin D'Arcy, S.J. Collection at the Loyola University Museum of Art, one of the finest collections of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art in the Midwest.
Workday Wednesdays
Workday provides ability to complete tasks and processes online in a unified platform. We are all still learning about this new technology that went live in December 2025 and January 2026. Questions?
Lunch in the Dining Hall for seniors, families and guests
Lunch is available for seniors, families and guests at the cost of $14.30 per person. Payable by cash or credit card at the door.
Workday Wednesdays
Workday provides ability to complete tasks and processes online in a unified platform. We are all still learning about this new technology that went live in December 2025 and January 2026. Questions?
Diploma Distribution
Diploma distribution on Commencement Day -- Sunday, May 17.
Lunch for Graduates, Families and Guests
Three advanced lunch tickets provided. Extra tickets may be purchased in advance with points or dollars, or on Sunday. See General Campus Information, Dining Opportunities for specific details.
Faculty Review Information Session with FPC
Faculty Review Information Session with FPC.
Posse Ceremony
Ceremony for students enrolled with Posse.
Senior Carnival
A picnic/carnival for students to enjoy during senior week.
Blood Pressure Screening
Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is sometimes called the silent killer. Do you know your blood pressure? If not stop by this free screening to know your numbers and learn more!
Finance for New Grads
Starting out in the job world can be exciting—and overwhelming. The financial foundation you build now can impact your life for years to come.
Finance for New Grads - a TIAA Financial Insights For Life Webinar
Starting your career is an exciting milestone—but it can also feel overwhelming.
Stroke Awareness: What Is Your Risk
Join the UPMC Stroke Coordinator team to learn more about the risk factors you can control, change, or treat.
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Soccer (but Never Dared to Ask)
This summer the FIFA World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. This will help you prepare!
Out on Britton
Join the LGBTQ+ Center for this year's annual "Out On Britton" to honor National Coming Out Day.
Cardio Fusion
Instructor: Jenni Moore
Experiential Learning Showcase
Experiential learning is the ongoing educational process of gaining knowledge and skills through hands-on experience and critical reflection.
Cardio Fusion
Instructor: Jenni Moore
Chemistry/BCMB End of Year Celebration
Chemistry and BCMB Faculty, staff and students will gather and celebrate the end of the Semester.
Champagne Toast
All employees of the college are invited to join us as we toast the end of the academic year together in the field across Louther Street from Old West.
Young Alumni Washington, D.C. Scavenger Hunt
Join Young Alumni Dickinsonians from the Washington, D.C. region for a Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunt at the National Gallery of Art.
Field Hockey
Come root for the Red Devils! Field hockey takes on DeSales.
Activities Fair - Fall 2026
Interested in getting involved on campus?! Stop by the Activities Fair this fall - an annual showcase of all the clubs, organizations, and involvement opportunities across campus!
Vision-Boarding and Letters to Professors
Students can come to make crafts and write letters to their professors, which will be delivered to them on a different day.
Staying Strong and Resilient - An AllOne Health Webinar
Participants will leave feeling empowered and equipped to face future challenges with reduced stress, armed with the tools to bounce back faster and stronger from setbacks.
Dealing with Prolonged Grief - An AllOne Health Webinar
In this interactive session, participants will explore the definition of prolonged grief, its cognitive, emotional, and physical effects, and best practices for coping.
Women Talk Money: 6 steps to help maximize your retirement savings
This Fidelity Investments session serves as a practical guide to retirement planning for women, no matter their career stage.
Downtown Bucket List
Students are provided with a bingo list of different eateries and shops around Carlisle to explore the town one last time.
ADCC Senior Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony for ADCC Senior Graduates.
Choreography/Solo Dance Time
Free time for Dig Drop Devils members (or other dancers) to choreograph dances, practice on their own, or just jam out and dance.
Metropolitan Museum Tour
As part of our celebration of 60 Years of Global Education at Dickinson, we will be touring the Rockefeller Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Hera Society Tappings
Hera Society Tappings
Pilates 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Jennifer Moore
Econ Department Senior Event Celebration
Econ Department Senior Event Celebration.
Mental Health and Me (4-5 p.m. session)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to take time to reflect, understand, and explore how to care for your own mental and emotional well-being.
Senior Trivia
One last time to gather with the senior class to test your knowledge about Dickinson and the Class of 2026.
Reception for Legacy Students & Families (invitation only)
Reception for legacy students and their families.
Pilates 4:30-5:30
Instructor: Jennifer Moore
Pilates 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Jennifer Moore.
Pilates 4:30-5:30
Instructor: Jennifer Moore.
Pilates 4:30-5:30
Instructor: Jennifer Moore.
Catholic Mass - Graduation Weekend
Please join us as we celebrate mass in honor of our graduates.
Pilates
Instructor: Jennifer Moore.
Reserve Officer Training Corps Commissioning Ceremony
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony.
LGBTQ+ @ Dickinson - Community Welcome Picnic
The LGBTQ+ Center invites all LGBTQ+ Dickinsonians and allies to attend our Fall 2026 Meet & Greet!
Kappa Alpha Theta Executive Board Meeting
Kappa Alpha Theta Executive Board Meeting.
Zumba
Zumba is a total body workout that boosts health through accessing both anaerobic and aerobic forms of exercise.
2027 - Love Your Body Week Opening Soiree
Join the WGRC to kick off Love Your Body Week with our annual opening soiree!
Zumba
Zumba is a total body workout that boosts health through accessing both anaerobic and aerobic forms of exercise.
Synergy Thursday Practice
Stretching, learning choreography, and preparing for performances.
Zumba
Zumba is a total body workout that boosts health through accessing both anaerobic and aerobic forms of exercise.
Reception to Meet the Commencement Speaker and Honorarees
All graduates, their families and guests are invited to attend a reception to meet the Commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients and Rose-Walters Prize recipient.
Dickinson Coachella
An evening block party for seniors.
Dickinson Night With the Portland Sea Dogs
Watch the Portland Sea Dogs (aka the Maine Red Snappers) take on the Altoona Curve!
National Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join the Dickinson community to honor and remember transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives have been lost to anti-trans violence.
Nantucket Summer Celebration
Please join President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, and Beth Jones P’11 for a gathering in Nantucket with fellow Dickinsonians.
Friendship Dinner
The intention of Friendship Dinners is to bring people in the community together to break bread, get to know one another, and build relationships.
AAUW Carlisle - "Lilly" film screening
Join the AAUW Carlisle branch for an open screening and discussion of the film "Lilly" (2024).
Synergy Tuesday Practice
Stretching, learning choreography, and preparing for performances.
Avalon Sunset Sail
Join fellow Dickinsonians for a scenic sunset cruise around the calm Back Bay waters of Avalon.
Chicago Booze and Boos Tour
Join fellow Dickinsonians for a hair-raising journey through the streets of Chicago with Nightly Spirits ghost tours.
Latinx LA Alumni Event
The Latinx Alumni Network is thrilled to invite the entire Dickinson community, allies and local current students to an exciting program in Los Angeles!
AAUW Carlisle - Membership Meeting
Join Carlisle's branch of the American Association of University Women for their regular meeting.
Kappa Alpha Theta Membership Development Committee Meeting
Kappa Alpha Theta Membership Development Committee Meeting.
Planetarium-Karaoke Party
Students can enjoy food, drinks, along with a Planetarium showing and a karaoke room.
Dickinson Night With the Philadelphia Union
Did you enjoy watching the World Cup games? Join us to connect with fellow Dickinsonians and cheer on the Philadelphia Union as they take on the Atlanta United FC, an Eastern Conference rival.
Dickinson College at Audi Field
Not making it to a World Cup game this summer? Instead join Washington, D.C. alumni, parents and families at Audi Field to watch D.C. United take on the Los Angeles Football Club.
Take Back the Night - 2027
Join the Women's and Gender Resource Center and campus partners as we take a stand against sexual violence and support survivors.
Toast to the Class of 2026
All graduates and their families are invited to toast the class of 2026.