Hello everyone! I know it's different for every school, but does there tend to be a common day of the week or time of the semester that colleges usually hold their fall graduation ceremonies?
Fall graduation ceremonies, also known as "commencement," do vary by school as you've noted. That said, typically, they tend to be held at the end of the fall semester, which is usually in mid to late December. However, there isn't really a consensus for a standardized day of the week amongst colleges and universities.
You'll find that some schools might host their commencement on weekdays, while others prefer the weekends. It often depends on the school's schedule and logistics, such as venue availability and the size of the graduating class. For smaller schools, they might even combine spring and fall graduations into one single event to accommodate all students.
The best way to get the accurate date for your specific school's fall graduation would be to check their academic calendar or consult with the Registrar's Office or the Provost's Office, who usually oversee graduation events.
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