Celebrating Yale Commencement

Class of 2024 Commencement Lunch

Monday, May 20, 2024
1:30 PM ET
Located at Your Own Residential College

Following the diploma ceremony in your residential college, join your felow classmates for a special lunch in the Yale tradition! This event is open to graduates and their guests.

Graduating Seniors

Each graduating senior will receive one (1) complimentary ticket. The graduating senior will be provided a meal swipe to use for this purpose in time for the event.

Graduation Guests

Graduation guests can purchase lunch tickets for $28.50 each. Children 6 years and under are admitted for free and do not need a ticket.

The deadline for graduation guests to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 1, end of day ET. The website link to purchase graduation lunch tickets will become void at 11:59 PM ET on May 1.

Additional Information

Addresses of the event (each residential college) can be found using the interactive campus dining map.

More information about each residential college

Please contact yale.hospitality@yale.edu for more information.

Commencement Menu

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Spring Peas and Mint

Mediterranean Salad, with Cherry Tomatoes, Persian Cucumbers, Olives, Red Onions
(vegan, gluten friendly)​

Little Leaf Lettuces with Shaved Radishes, Orange-Chili Oil & Shiso Buttermilk Dressing
(vegetarian, gluten friendly)​


Roasted Salmon with Piperade Sauce​
Fire-Roasted Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes, Sherry Vinegar​


Brick-Pressed Harvestland Chicken “Chimichurri” with Toum Sauce​
Carved to Order​
(gluten-friendly)


Pasta alla Primavera
Quinoa penne tossed in creamy “Alfredo” sweet peas, zucchini, blistered tomatoes, drizzle of basil pesto
(vegan, gluten friendly)​


Haricot Vert with Sea Salt & Cretan Olive Oil​
(vegan, gluten-friendly)​


Smashed Yukon Potatoes “Papas Bravas”​
Tossed in Smoked Paprika Garlic Aioli​
(vegan, gluten-friendly)


Tri-color Cauliflower with Spiced Pepita, Shug Sauce
(vegan, gluten-friendly)​


Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, Apple Oat Squares

Macerated Strawberries, Buttermilk Biscuits, Vanilla Bean Chantilly Cream