Graduation Week

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.

Access Requirements:
Everyone must have an ID and a pass to enter West Point. All vehicles need to show electronic or paper tickets, IDs, and pass to access West Point during Graduation Week. There will be increased security so be prepared and arrive well in advance at the event.

Pass Collection:
One person (including the cadet) can collect passes for your group starting May 20^th at the Visitor Control Center located outside of Thayer Gate. If the cadet collects the passes, they must be able to deliver them outside the gate. The Visitor Control Center will not rewrite passes. Foreign Nationals must present their VISA/Passport and pick up their passes in person.

Exceptions:

CAC (Common Access Card) holders do not need a visitor pass and may escort their visitors onto post.
LAC (Local Area Credential) holders, also known as 4-year parent ID holders, do not need a visitor pass but cannot escort others; they may only escort themselves.

Tuesday, May 20

Time	Event	Location
10:20 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	Alumni Wreath Ceremony	Thayer Statue
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Alumni Review	The Plain
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.	Gospel Choir Concert	Mahan Hall

Graduation Week Attire Guidelines

Wednesday, May 21st

Time	Event	Location
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
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.	Baccalaureate Services	Services held at respective chapels (Jewish, Catholic, and Cadet Chapels)
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	Glee Club Concert	Eisenhower Ballroom (4th floor)

Graduation Week Attire Guidelines

Thursday, May 22nd

Time	Event	Location
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

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Friday, May 23rd

Time	Event	Location
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

Graduation Week Attire Guidelines

Saturday, May 24th

West Point Gate Access:

Pass Collection:
One person (including the cadet) can collect passes for your group starting May 20th at the Visitor Control Center located outside of Thayer Gate. If the cadet collects the passes, they must be able to deliver them outside the gate. The Visitor Control Center will not rewrite passes. Foreign Nationals must present their VISA/Passport and pick up their passes in person.

Exceptions:

CAC (Common Access Card) holders do not need a visitor pass and may escort their visitors onto post.

LAC (Local Area Credential) holders, also known as 4-year parent ID holders, do not need a visitor pass but cannot escort others; they may only escort themselves.

Parking:

To help with traffic flow and ensure a smooth experience for all, guests are encouraged to park in designated areas and use the shuttle bus service provided.

General Guest Parking:
Parking is available at Buffalo Soldier Field, K Lot, South Dock and H Lot with shuttle buses transporting guests to the stadium area.
Handicapped Parking:
Guests with authorized handicapped placards and license plates can park in F Lot and Clinton Lot.
Cart Service:
Cart service will be available on-site to assist guests who need help getting to and from the ceremony area.
Important Reminder:
There is no parking in the cadet area until after the ceremony concludes.

Time	Event	Location
10 a.m.	Graduation	Michie Stadium
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.	Commissioning/Bar Pinning Ceremonies

Gates open at 7 a.m.

Buses begin running at 7 a.m.

Due to security considerations, all guests should be seated no later than 9 a.m.

Graduates will begin their march at 9:30 a.m. approx.

Graduation Week Attire Guidelines

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

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