Commencement 2022 – Commencement

Carleton College’s 148th Commencement took place Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. Central Time. As is tradition, the ceremony was held outdoors on the Bald Spot. The event was also live-streamed and archived so family and friends could share in the experience wherever they are in the world.

Art Rodriguez ’96, vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid, read the names of the candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and President Alison Byerly awarded the diplomas to the 484 members of the class of 2022. Speeches were given by President Byerly, Mimi Majumdar ’22, and Folasade Orepo-Orjay ’22. The Commencement Address was delivered by Commissioner Toni Carter ’75.