Hobart and William Smith Colleges

As the sun rises, classmates jump from the Bozzuto Boathouse dock.

The Quad provides an ideal setting to celebrate the 197th graduating class of Hobart College and the 111th of William Smith College.

As part of Commencement Day traditions, members of the Classes of 2022 gather at dawn on the Bozzuto Boathouse dock to watch their final sunrise as students.

Fireworks fill the air as part of Senior Week Celebrations.

Members of the Classes of 2022 toss their mortarboards into the air.

Master of Arts in Teaching candidates sit in front of the Colleges’ first cohort of Master of Science in Management candidates.

Faculty process through the aisle lined with degree candidates at the start of the ceremony.

On Sunday, 506 undergraduates, 10 Master of Arts in Teaching candidates, 14 Master of Science in Management candidates, and one College Experience Certificate candidate received degrees.

Student speakers Caleb Austin ’22 and Mary Mazzarella ’22 return to their seats after sharing their addresses with classmates.

Commencement speaker Dr. Christopher Beyrer ’81, Sc.D.’22 emphasizes the vital role of education and critical thinking during his address.

Graduates process to the Quad for Commencement 2022.

Students promise to give back to HWS in a pledge led by Trustee Joseph Stine ’86 at the Hobart Launch.