Connecticut College's own academic calendar confirms Commencement Sunday, May 23, 2027, at Tempel Green. USCGA's own critical-dates calendar lists May 17, 2027, flagged as subject to change.
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What’s confirmed
Connecticut College’s own academic calendar confirms Commencement is Sunday, May 23, 2027, at Tempel Green. The Coast Guard Academy’s own critical-dates calendar lists Commencement as May 17, 2027, at Cadet Memorial Field, though the Academy flags out-year dates as subject to change by the Superintendent.
Two neighbors, a week apart
USCGA and Connecticut College sit directly across Mohegan Avenue from each other, but hold separate commencement weekends about a week apart — meaning this small coastal market’s graduation crunch happens twice each spring.
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Frequently asked questions
What day is Connecticut College's 2027 commencement?
Sunday, May 23, 2027, at Tempel Green — confirmed directly on Connecticut College's own 2026-2027 academic calendar.
What day is USCGA's 2027 commencement?
May 17, 2027, per the Academy's own critical-dates calendar, which explicitly flags out-year dates as being for planning purposes and subject to change by the Superintendent.
Where are the ceremonies held?
USCGA at Cadet Memorial Field (or Leamy Hall Auditorium if weather requires), 27 Mohegan Ave; Connecticut College at Tempel Green, 270 Mohegan Ave — directly across the street from each other.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/new-london-ct/where-to-stay) for Groton and downtown New London, or [sold out, now what](/new-london-ct/sold-out-now-what) for Norwich.
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