Claremont McKenna College invites you to the official opening of the 80th 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 2030 to CMC and celebrate the promise of the new academic year for our entire community. 

Monday, August 31, 2026
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.

Registration is not required.

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