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. The graduate receives one (1) complementary swipe for themself.*

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