Welcoming Our New Mariners

Convocation is a special rite of passage for our students as they enter into Mitchell College and make their class pledge. With the Thames river on one side, and the campus green on the other, our new students experience being part of their new community, and together mark the start of the next step in their education journey. The entire campus community is invited to welcome our new Mariners onboard.

Schedule

Wednesday, September 4, 2023

3:30pm  |  Incoming Students Gather for Processsion  |  Tennis Courts on Montauk Avenue

4:00pm  |  All Seated  |  Ceremony Begins  |  Duquès Center Patio/College Green (Rain Location: Clarke Center Auditorium)

5:00pm  |  Barbecue for Students and Convocation Guests  |  Patio (Rain Location: Milner Dining Hall)

Order of Exercises

Welcome

Greetings

Michael T. Jenkins Scholarship Award — Presented to Ayden Ross

Message to Our New Mariners

First-Year Experience Address, Presentation of Class Book, Introduction of Student Government Association (SGA) President

Class Pledge

Alma Mater

Closing of Ceremony

Ringing of the Bell

Recessional

BBQ Lunch