Commencement Weekend Dining

Dining Services is looking forward to providing a dining experience in the spirit of Commencement Weekend—celebratory and exciting!

To ensure a well-planned weekend, we need to know the number of meals you would like us to provide. Please be sure to have your tickets purchased by Friday, April 19, 2024. All guests will need to present a ticket for all celebratory meals provided for the weekend.

If you are planning to dine off-campus during the weekend, we encourage you to do so on Friday evening. On Saturday, there may not be enough time to dine away from the College and return in time for the Baccalaureate Service.

The Baccalaureate Buffet Dinner is a special time for seniors, their families, and guests to join “the stars” under the tent on Rugby Field.

Purchasing Commencement meal tickets

Saturday’s Community Lunch and Dinner with the Stars require meal tickets for families and guests to attend.

Meal tickets can be purchased at the cashiers station in the starting March 25 through April 19, 2024. Monday through Friday, 7:15-11 am & 1:30-4 pm.

Tickets may be purchased with cash, credit card or check only.

All Commencement Weekend meals for graduating students are complimentary, so please do not include them in your ticket purchase.

Commencement Weekend Dining

Enjoy the Dining Commons in the Community Center, with its wonderful selection, decor and views, for limited hours during Commencement Weekend. All are welcome. .

Community Lunch On the Rugby Field

Saturday, May 18 (meal tickets required)
Rugby Field Tent
11:30 am–1 pm

Dinner with the Stars

Saturday, May 18 (meal tickets required)
Rugby Field Tent
5:30–7 pm

Community Lunch

Grilled Hamburger on a Roll
Beef Frankfurter in a Roll
Plant Based Vegetable Perfect Burger
Seasoned Baked Beans
Mixed Greens with Strawberries and Dried Fruit
Quinoa Tabouli Salad
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
Assorted Desserts & Beverages

Gluten free & vegan options will be available at all meals.

Dinner with the Stars

Roast Sirloin with Caramelized Shallots
Demi Glaze with Local Mushrooms
Lemon Herb Marinated Roast Chicken (plain available)
Maple Thyme Glazed Salmon (plain available)
Vegan Sweet and Smokey Tofu Roast w/ Fresh Fruit Salsa
Oven Browned Potatoes
Homemade Rice Pilaf
Dinner Rolls
Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad
Grilled Marinated Asparagus with Roasted Tomatoes
Chickpea Salad
Assorted Desserts & Beverages

Gluten free & vegan options will be available at all meals.

Saturday Community Lunch On the Rugby Field*
Adult $20.00
Child (under 12) $11.50

Saturday Baccalaureate Dinner with the Stars*
Adult $48.00
Child (under 12) $18.50
* Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages included

No refunds will be issued, so please double-check your arrangements before purchasing tickets. We are not able to replace lost tickets.

For those not currently on campus and unable to pre-purchase, a limited amount of tickets will be available for purchase in the Dining Commons during Commencement weekend.

If you have any questions about campus dining options or purchasing tickets, please contact Dining Services via email MHC Dining Ticket Sales or at (413)-538-2100 Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Guest rates are shown after each meal.

Friday, May 17
Breakfast: 7–9 am ($12.50)
Lunch: 11:30 am–2 pm ($17.25)
Dinner: 5–8:30 pm ($24.00)

Saturday, May 18
Breakfast: 6:30–9 am ($12.50)
Lunch: Community Lunch on Rugby Field, 11:30 am–1 pm (Dining Commons closed)
Dinner: Class dinners (Dining Commons closed to the public)

Sunday, May 19
Breakfast: 7–10 am ($12.50)
Dining Commons 11:30 am–2 pm ($12.50)
Dinner: 5–7 pm ($14.50)

Friday: 5-10 pm

Saturday: 6-9 am

Sunday: 6-10 am

If you have any questions about campus dining options or purchasing tickets, please contact Dining Services at mhc-dining-services-ticket-sales-g@mtholyoke.edu or at (413) 538-2100 Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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