Commencement

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

• Where should we park for Commencement?

  Parking is available behind Berry Hall, accessible from Academy Drive, by the Jacobson Arena, accessible from Husky Drive, and on Main Street. If these locations are full, additional parking is available in the Kennedy Field lot, accessible from Caswell Lane. 
  
  

  Handicapped parking spaces are identified in numerous locations around campus and additional spaces will be designated behind Berry Hall. 

   

  New Hampton School staff will be located across campus to assist you with parking. Shuttle vehicles will also be available at various locations for your convenience. 

   

  Please Park in designated areas only or locations directed to you by NHS staff. Any vehicles parked in areas designated as "No Parking" are subject to being towed by the Town at the owner's expense. 

• What happens in case of inclement weather during Commencement?

  In case of inclement weather, Commencement will move from Meservey Lawn to the Field House in the Art & Science Center. 

• What is the dress attire for Commencement Weekend events?

  Students and graduates are required to adhere to dress dinner attire for all events. Families and friends may dress as is comfortable for the weather and event locations.

• Do we need tickets to attend Commencement Weekend events?

  Tickets are not required for the majority of Commencement Weekend events, and there is no limit to the number of guests families may invite, regardless if the ceremony is inside or outside. Families and friends are welcome to attend the Senior Brick Dedication, Awards Night, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. Senior Dinner is complimentary for the graduate, siblings who currently attend NHS and two tickets for their parents or guardians. Additional guests are welcome for a fee of $25 per person.

• May I take my senior off-campus following Baccalaureate?

  All seniors are required to attend a class event following Baccalaureate; we thank our families for allowing their students this final night together with their class.