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BCSC Graduation Celebrations 2025

Graduation Celebrations 2025

Brown Class of 2025,

You are cordially invited to participate in the Spring 2025 Graduation Celebrations hosted by the BCSC! We know that you have worked hard to come this far, and we look forward to celebrating with you and your families in May. Here you will find all information related to Graduation Celebrations hosted by the BCSC.

For information on the Native Commencement Celebration, please click here. Reach out to silvina_hernandez@brown.edu

BCSC Stole Celebration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sayles Hall

The BCSC Stole Celebration honors the achievements of graduating seniors and 0.5ers who have been affiliated with the BCSC during their time at Brown University (Brown). This special event recognizes their academic journey and involvement in specific BCSC communities. All graduating seniors who successfully complete their studies at Brown are invited to participate. Each attendee may select (1) stole that reflects their respective Brown Alumni Affinity Group as a symbol of their accomplishments and connection to the BCSC.
 

LCC Pre-Commencement Celebration

Saturday, May 24, 2025

 

La Comunidad Celebration (LCC) honors the achievements of graduating seniors and 0.5ers who have been affiliated with the BCSC during their time at Brown University (Brown). It is also an opportunity to recognize the intergenerational history and tradition in which graduating seniors and 0.5ers are inducted into their respective Brown Alumni Affinity Group. All graduating seniors who successfully complete their studies at Brown are invited to participate. Each attendee will receive a stole representing their Brown Alumni Affinity Group, symbolizing their accomplishments and connection to the BCSC.

ONYX Rites of PassageĀ 

Saturday, May 24, 2025

The ONYX Rites of Passage Celebration (ONYX)  honors the achievements of graduating seniors and 0.5ers who have been affiliated with the BCSC during their time at Brown University (Brown). It is also an opportunity to recognize the intergenerational history and tradition in which graduating seniors and 0.5ers are inducted into their respective Brown Alumni Affinity Group. All graduating seniors who successfully complete their studies at Brown are invited to participate. Each attendee will receive a stole representing their Brown Alumni Affinity Group, symbolizing their accomplishments and connection to the BCSC.

Tickets

Tickets for the 2025 Celebration will be available in early Spring 2025. 

Please refer here for guidance on making your ticket purchases. 

Students who need financial assistance for purchasing guest tickets can fill out a waiver application form to qualify for financial assistance. Students who are approved for financial assistance will receive a unique code to purchase guest tickets at a 50% reduced price. The waiver application will be available in early Spring 2025.

Contact

If you are a senior and have not received an email regarding the BCSC Graduation Celebrations, please subscribe here to be added to this listserv.