Originally known as June Week (because Graduation happened in early or mid-June), Graduation Week and Graduation is filled with events to recognize graduating cadets in their last week before becoming a commissioned officer. Cadets honor the Long Gray Line with an Alumni Wreath-laying and Cadet Review, cadet company achievements are highlighted at Regimental Superintendent’s Receptions, Academic Departments honor cadets with awards and service, and the Graduation Parade and Graduation Banquet are held the day before Graduation.  In between all these events First Class cadets are packing, planning post-Graduation leave, and visiting with classmates who have shared their experiences for the past four years. Finally, in Michie Stadium the Cadet First Captain will order, “Class Dismissed!” and white hats will fly into the air and the newest graduates will ask, “How long until I can say I am an ‘Old Grad?’”

This year’s commencement speaker will be President Joseph Biden.