Claremont McKenna College invites you to the official opening of the 79th academic year of the College. Please join us in this annual CMC tradition as students, faculty, and staff come together to welcome the Class of 2029 to CMC and celebrate the promise of the new academic year for our entire community. 

Convocation Ceremony

featuring Angela Vossmeyer
Rothacker Family Associate Professor of Economics and George R. Roberts Fellow

"Selection Mechanisms"

Monday, August 25, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Roberts Pavilion Arena

CMC classes that would normally meet at 11:00 a.m. will not meet so that all CMC faculty and students can participate in Opening Convocation.

All attendees will receive this year's specially designed t-shirt! Following the Convocation Ceremony, enjoy dessert food trucks until 1:30 p.m. outside of Roberts Pavilion.

Registration is not required.

Questions? Contact the Office of Events at events@cmc.edu.