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USMMA Announces 2023 Graduation Weekend Dates and Activities

 

KINGS POINT, N.Y. (April 7, 2023) – Today, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) released the timeline of events for the Academy's 87th Commencement and the Class of 2023 Graduation Weekend. 

The timeline is subject to change; the Academy encourages families and friends to review this page regularly as any changes, should they be necessary, will be posted here.

Any guest who is unable to attend in-person, is invited to participate via livestream; details will be released at a later date. 

  

 UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

GRADUATION WEEKEND 2023

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023

1700                Class of 2023 Reports back to the Academy

1800                Brief for Class of 2023 – Ackerman Auditorium

1900                Athletic Awards Ceremony – Mariner Estate

THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023

0730                2023 Class Photo – Tomb Field

0800                Graduation Rehearsal—Tomb Field (Class of 2023 muster on Steamboat Road)

1030                Awards Convocation Rehearsal - Ackerman Auditorium

1130                Change of Command Ceremony- Powell Oval-Wiley Hall

1200                Barbecue for Midshipmen, Parents & Guests at Barney Square (Rain location: Delano Hall)
Midshipmen free; Parents and Guests, Faculty & Staff – $20 per person – Advance ticket sales1  

1900-2300       Senior Cruise – Sponsored by the Class of 2023 (See your midshipman for details)

Dress for Thursday is casual: e.g., slacks and sport shirts for men; dresses, skirts or slacks for women.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023

0800                Colors Formation – Powell Oval

1000                Awards Convocation - Ackerman Auditorium

1430-1530       Baccalaureate Service - Speaker: Rear Adm. Terry Eddinger, USN

1900-2300       Graduation Ball - Eldridge Pool Area

Advance tickets required (Midshipmen free/all others $25 per person) 2

                       

Dress for Friday daytime is casual. Dress for Parents and dates attending the Ball is formal (Dinner Dress White Jacket or equivalent for military personnel, black tie, tuxedoes, dinner jackets, or dark suits for men; cocktail dresses or gowns for women).

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023

0800                Colors Formation – Powell Oval 

0900                Commencement Exercises – Tomb Field*

OPTIONAL LUNCHEON - $15 /per person. Sponsored by USMMA Alumni Association & Foundation. 

CONTACT Lisa Donitz: ldonitz@usmmaalumni.com 

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, GO TO: www.usmmaalumni.com – graduation

 

* NOTE: The Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tomb Field, rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, please wear appropriate weatherproof clothing. We discourage the use of umbrellas while seated in the stands, to avoid obstructing the view of other guests. Also, note that the ceremony will be simulcast in Ackerman Auditorium, rain or shine, for guests wishing to watch the Ceremony indoors.  

1Meal tickets for Thursday Lunch BBQ must be purchased in advance from the Delano commissary.

Tickets must be purchased by June 8th. Payment by cash or check.

Checks should be made out to “Blackstone Consulting” 

2 Tickets for the Graduation Ball can be purchased via the Office of Student Activities. For further information, contact Mr. Tom O’Boyle via email at oboylet@usmma.edu

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