Commencement
Meharry Medical College is excited to welcome our esteemed degree candidates from the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 17, 2025, as they prepare to celebrate this important milestone in their academic and professional journey.
Commencement at Meharry Medical College is a momentous and joyous occasion that honors the extraordinary achievements of our graduating class. It is a time for celebration, reflection, and recognition—where years of rigorous study, clinical training, research, and service culminate in a powerful rite of passage.
Rooted in a proud legacy of excellence, equity, and advocacy in health care, Meharry’s commencement is more than a ceremony—it is a deeply meaningful experience that brings together students, families, faculty, alumni, and community partners to honor the commitment and resilience of those entering the ranks of health professionals and biomedical scientists.
At Meharry, commencement is not only the conclusion of an academic journey—it is the beginning of a lifelong mission to serve the underserved and transform health outcomes in communities around the world.
Commencement Schedule
The 150th Commencement Exercises
of
Meharry Medical College
The Temple Church
3810 Kings Lane, Nashville, TN
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Two Ceremonies
View 2025 Ceremonies
Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Schools of Graduate Studies, Applied Computational Sciences, and Global Health
A letter to graduates from Dr. Hildreth
I want to honor you today on this tremendous achievement. As you cross the stage today, we understand that you embody not only your own dreams, but the dreams and aspirations of your progenitors—your parents, your grandparents and those who had a dream for those who followed them. This is a day when we celebrate your accomplishments and the sacrifices of others who supported you along the way. Along with the pride in your accomplishment, I want to encourage you to recognize with gratitude their hopes and prayers.
Student Resources
Find information about ordering regalia, submitting the activity form, and ordering enouncement and invitations for Commencement.
150 Commencement Committee and Volunteers
Planning for Meharry’s historic 150th Commencement requires involvement from leadership and volunteers representing the entire college.