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Current Students

Welcome to Davidson College! Whether you're a new student or in your senior year, we’re thrilled to have you as members of the Davidson community.

First Year

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Orientation Resource Fair

Visit with representatives of different college departments and programs who will be available to answer questions and describe their services. Specific dates to be announced.

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Fall Sports Event 

Exclusive event for new students that's not to be missed! Details to be announced.

Senior Year

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Last First Day of Classes

January 21, 2025

Make your Last First Day of Classes memorable by stopping by the College Union for a picture and a treat!

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100 Days to Commencement Kickoff

February 7, 2025; time to be announced.

Join the office of Alumni and Family Engagement to celebrate 100 days to Commencement by stopping by the Union to learn about senior-specific events and grab some swag.

Senior Year

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Senior Salute

Believe it or not, it is time to start preparing for graduation and life after Davidson. The Matthews Center is hosting Senior Salute 2025 to honor you and prepare you for graduation. Many departments on campus will be available to ensure that all your questions are answered and your needs are addressed.

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Senior Celebration & Mug Night 

Tuesday, April 8, 2025; 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Join the office of Alumni and Family Engagement, The Fund for Davidson, the Senior Class Gift Committee and Residence Life as we kick off #AllinforDavidson and celebrate the beginning of your transition from students to lifelong alumni with food, beverages and prizes. #SeniorMugNight

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Senior To-Do List

Don't forget to complete the following items prior to Commencement:

  • Share your post-Davidson email address. Emails are collected at events through the Center for Career Development and Alumni and Family Engagement Offices.
  • Record your name for Commencement. Names are collected at Senior Salute.
  • Give to the Class Gift. Giving will be happening at various events.

The 100 Day Countdown committee is comprised of the following offices: Alumni and Family Engagement, Athletics, Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development, Dean of Students, Fund for Davidson, Events and Programming, Registrar, Residence Life, SGA/Senior Class Officers and Student Activities.

Spring 2025 Events Calendar

While the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement hosts key events throughout the spring, we encourage you to take advantage of all of the exciting events happening on and around campus during your last semester at Davidson!

Senior Spring Events Calendar

Ongoing Events

  • Senior Class Gift & Committee (Fall and Spring)
  • Student Engagement Ambassadors (Fall and Spring)
  • Davidsonians Across the Generations Luncheon (Spring)
  • Networking with Alumni (Ongoing)
  • Senior Dinners (Fall and Spring by invitation)
  • Deadlines/Important Information for Graduation (Ongoing)
  • Senior Salute (Spring)
  • Commencement (Spring)

Additional Information

Career development is a journey that involves creating, developing and refining goals over time. The sooner you begin to focus on career development, the better prepared you will be to identify and pursue the opportunities available to you. Learn more about the services available through the Matthews Center.

You are students for just four years, but you are alumni for a lifetime. Learn about updating contact information, completing the first-destination survey, and reviewing T&I's guide to departing the college.