Yes. This year, each senior can invite up to four guests. Underformers and most faculty will attend the ceremony remotely. If your child has a sibling on campus, the sibling will not count against your guest total. Family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony in person will be able to watch the livestream at pomfret.org/live.

Guests will be required to submit proof of full vaccination, or a negative PCR test taken within 3–7 days, to covidtestresults@pomfret.org before arriving on campus. This includes seniors currently at a distance who would like to come back to participate in Commencement festivities. Any senior returning to campus will be tested upon arrival.

This year’s ceremony will combine the presentation of awards and the conferring of diplomas into a single Commencement exercise that will take place on Sunday afternoon. Following the ceremony, we respectfully ask that all seniors and their families depart campus. 

Parents should plan to arrive on Sunday morning to help with move-out. Seniors must store their belongings in a vehicle before the ceremony starts. Parents will not be allowed to enter the dorm during move-out, but staff will be on hand to help facilitate the process and there will be clearly marked, designated loading zones to keep things moving. We expect it will take around thirty minutes to load up the car. Neither parents nor students will be allowed to re-enter the dorm after Commencement begins. Following Commencement, we respectfully ask that all seniors and their families depart campus.

This year's ceremony location, Observatory Field, is located directly behind Orchard Cottage, near Lasell Alumni House. For anyone unfamiliar with these landmarks, the field is directly across the street from Clark Chapel. We will offer plenty of on-site parking. Bathroom facilities will be available.

We are excited to offer an al fresco picnic lunch prior to the start of the ceremony. Your choice of four different boxed lunches will come with house chips, a large chocolate chip cookie, and watermelon blueberry salad with fresh mint. Sparkling water and bottled water will be available at the time of pick up. It's going to be delicious. In addition, each family will receive a complimentary Pomfret lawn blanket to commemorate the day. For those who would prefer an actual seat, we invite and encourage you to bring a lawn chair. 

Definitely. Family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony in person will also be able to watch the livestream at pomfret.org/live.

Yes. To inquire about returning to campus for Commencement, please contact Assistant Head of School Don Gibbs at (860) 963-5289 to discuss your options.

We are very pleased to announce that William Tong, Attorney General for the State of Connecticut, will be our graduation speaker.

Guests: Graduating from Pomfret is a big deal. The day will be filled with plenty of pomp and circumstance, and we hope that your choice of dress will reflect the significance of the occasion.

Graduates: A coat and tie with dress pants and shoes, or a skirt or dress of appropriate length and coverage is required. As an alternative to a skirt or dress, a blouse worn with dress pants may be substituted. Clothing that represents other cultures that is consistent with the formality of these occasions, and is worn in an appropriately respectful manner, is also allowed. 

We love dogs, but not at Commencement. Please leave your furry friend at home.

The School will offer shuttle service to and from campus hubs before, during, and after Commencement. We're here to help.