Commencement
Commencement 2025
Elizabethtown College celebrated its 122nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. Both traditional and School of Graduate and Professional Studies candidates for degree conferral were recognized at this ceremony.
View the 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony View the 2025 Commencement Ceremony View the Digital Ceremony Programs2025 Commencement Speaker
S. Dale High ’63, H’93, P’86
Visionary Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
S. Dale High ’63, H’93, P’86, Chair Emeritus of High Industries Inc. and High Real Estate Group LLC, served as the 2025 Commencement speaker. Since joining the family business after graduating from Elizabethtown College in 1963, he has expanded the High companies to over 12 entities and nearly 2,000 employees across six states. Guided by his belief in business as a force for good, he established the High Foundation in 1980 to support economic growth and improve lives in Lancaster.
A longtime supporter of Elizabethtown College, High joined the Board of Trustees in 1972 and became an Emeritus Trustee in 1998. He helped establish the High Center for Family Business, one of the nation’s largest of its kind, and has generously contributed to campus projects, including the High Library, the Bowers Center for Sports Fitness and Well-being, and the Trostle Finance Laboratory, along with numerous funds and endowments.
Read More About S. Dale High ’63 Watch the 2025 Commencement Address
Frequently Asked Questions
Post-Commencement FAQ
Diplomas will be mailed out within one week after grades have been finalized.
- Graduates participating in Commencement will need to depart their college housing by 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.
- Non-graduating students will depart 24 hours after their last in-person final or by 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 08, whichever comes first.
Students must adhere to the above departure schedule unless they were approved by Residence Life for a late stay.
Graduate Photography
Commencement Ceremony Photos
Professional photographs of each graduate receiving a degree will be available for purchase following the ceremony through Island Photography. Photo proofs will be delivered within 2-3 days after the Commencement ceremony. Questions or concerns can be directed to Island Photography by email or by calling 800-869-0908.
Commencement 2025 Recap
Elizabethtown College held its 122nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the Dell, which served as a remarkable celebration of the accomplishments of both traditional students and School of Graduate and Professional Studies students. Check out some of the highlights from our 2025 Commencement below!