Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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

Sayles Hall

The BCSC Stole Celebration is the newest tradition of the three celebrations. The Stole Celebration celebrates the accomplishments of Asian and Asian American, SWANA, and Multiracial graduating seniors and 0.5ers for successfully completing their studies at Brown University. Each graduating senior who attends can choose the stole that represents their identity. 

Open to all who are interested in celebrating graduating students of color. We welcome all families, friends, and any members of the Brown community to join these celebrations! 

Saturday, May 24, 2025

The Latinx Pre-Commencement Celebration (LCC) is a traditional celebration that congratulates Latinx undergraduate students for successfully completing their studies at Brown University. It is also an opportunity to recognize the intergenerational history and tradition in which graduating seniors and 0.5ers are inducted into the Brown University Latino Alumni Council.

Open to all who are interested in celebrating graduating students of color. We welcome all families, friends, and any members of the Brown community to join these celebrations! 

Saturday, May 24, 2024

The ONYX Rites of Passage Celebration (ONYX) is a sacred celebration that congratulates Black undergraduate students for successfully completing their studies at Brown University. It is also an opportunity to recognize the intergenerational history and tradition in which graduating seniors and 0.5ers  are inducted into the Brown University Inman Page Black Alumni Council.

Open to all who are interested in celebrating graduating students of color. We welcome all families, friends, and any members of the Brown community to join these celebrations! 

The Latinx Pre-Commencement Celebration (LCC), the ONYX Rites of Passage Celebration and the BCSC Stole Celebration are sacred celebrations that congratulate undergraduate students for successfully completing their studies at Brown University.

They are also an opportunity to recognize the intergenerational history and tradition in which graduating students are inducted into the alumni council. Held in the days leading up to Brown’s Commencement, the ceremonies consist of a processional, a stole presentation, and a keynote address from distinguished alumni.

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.

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