Graduation

Goddard Graduation Graduates of Goddard College leave with a rich and diverse learning experience and a greater understanding not only of their chosen field(s) of knowledge, but also of themselves and of the world around them.

Graduation takes place over a three day Commencement Residency, part of the regular semester residency for new and returning students. during which graduating students share their work and achievements with their learning community. Commencement Residencies are a time to celebrate the learning path and achievements of graduating students, and feature Goddard’s commencement ceremony tradition. Commencement ceremonies are small, personal events during which graduates are presented by their faculty advisors and speak individually on their unique learning path.

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"My lifelong gratitude goes to Goddard College. When I first enrolled here, I had no idea how their liberal educational format would impact me. Once I let go of the false need for structure and guidance; and embraced the freedom to explore exactly what I wanted to know; my transformation from mere student to consummate scholar took place. I used to get "A's" on my undergrad papers and thought they were pretty good at the time. But now when I compare the quality of work I produce at Goddard to my earlier work, I see the growth that has occurred and I am proud." -- Victoria R. Sayles, MA Psychology and Counseling, Class of 2006.