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Commissioning Week
Commissioning Week
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Schedule

Color Code Key
Commissioning Week Specific Event
General USNA Information
Religious Service
Traffic/Special Information
USNA Faculty, Staff, and Midshipmen only
Letter Code Key


B
F
G
D

Mandatory
All Midn
Faculty and Staff
Invited Guests of '23
Designated
Tentative

Friday, May 19, 2023

Time Event Location Attendees Attire
7:00 am - 2:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gatehouse B, F, G
7:30 am - 4:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Midshipmen Store Hours Midshipmen Store B, F, G
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch (Open to All) Naval Academy Club / The Alley B, F, G
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner (Members Only) Naval Academy Club / The Alley B, F, G  
7:15 pm Jewish Baccalaureate Sabbath Service Miller Chapel B, F, G Informal
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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Time  Event  Location Attendees
8:00 am - 2:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gatehouse B, F, G
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Midshipmen Store Hours Midshipmen Store B, F, G
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm US Naval Academy Band Armed Forces Day Concert Zimmerman Bandstand B, F, G
7:00 pm - 11:00  pm ★ Class of 2023 Ring Dance  Dahlgren Hall
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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Time Event  Location Attendees
8:00 am -  3:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours - Gate 3 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gate 3 B, F, G
8:00 am Morning Colors T-Court B, F, G
8:15 am Protestant Holy Communion Service  St. Andrew's Chapel B, F, G
8:30 am Catholic Baccalaureate Mass Main Chapel B, F, G
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gatehouse B, F, G
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
9:00 am -  5:00 pm Midshipmen Store Hours Midshipmen Store B, F, G
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Brunch (Reservations Requested: Open to All)  Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G
10:00 am - 10:30 pm USNA Band Chapel Walkway Concert Zimmerman Bandstand B, F, G
11:00 am Protestant Baccalaureate Worship Service Main Chapel B, F, G
11:00 am - 5:00 pm USNA Museum Open to Guests USNA Museum B, F, G
12:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
1:00 pm -  2:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Co.) 
2:00 pm -  4:00 pm N* Reception 16 Porter Road D, G
3:00 pm -  4:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (4th, 5th, & 6th Co.)
5:00 pm -  6:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (7th, 8th, & 9th Co.) 
7:00 pm -  8:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (10th, 11th, & 12th Co.) 
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Monday, May 22, 2023

Time Event Location Attendees Attire
7:00 am - 2:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gatehouse B, F, G
7:30 am - 5:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
8:00 am Morning Colors T-Court B, F, G  
8:00 am  - 9:30 am Engineering & Weapons Division Awards Ceremony  Mahan Hall Class of  2023 (D) Informal
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Yard Patrol Craft Static Displays Farragut Seawall  B, F, G
9:00 am  - 5:00 pm USNA Museum Open to Guests USNA Museum B, F, G
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center  B, F, G  
10:00 am  - 11:00 am Midshipmen Community Service Awards Ceremony  Memorial Hall   
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch (Open to All) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G
1:00 pm  - 2:00 am Commandant of Midshipmen Awards Ceremony  Mahan Hall Auditorium 
12:15   pm Trident Brass Concert Zimmerman Bandstand B, F, G
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (13th, 14th, & 15th Co.)  Informal
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (16th, 17th, & 18th Co.) Informal
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (19th, 20th, & 21st Co.) Informal
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner (Members Only) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (22nd, 23rd, & 24th Co.)  Informal
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Time Event Location Attendees Attire
7:00 am - 2:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gatehouse B, F, G
7:30 am - 5:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
7:30 am -  5:00 pm Midshipmen Store Hours Midshipmen Store B, F, G  
8:00 am Morning Colors - Silent Drill Team Performance  T-Court B, F, G   
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Yard Patrol Craft Static Displays Farragut Seawall  B, F, G  
9:00 am - 5:00 pm USNA Museum Open to Guests USNA Museum B, F, G  
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G  
10:00 am - 11:45  am USMC Family Orientation & Awards Ceremony Alumni Hall B, F, G  
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center  B, F, G  
10:45 am  USNA (Route 450) Bridge Closure in Annapolis, MD
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Blue Angels Circle & Arrival Severn River B, F, G   
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch (Open to All) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G  
11:00 am - 4:00 pm USNA Gates Closed to Incoming Vehicular Traffic
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm Weekday Catholic Mass Main Chapel B, F, G  
1:00 pm  USNA (Route 450) Bridge Opens 
1:45 pm  USNA (Route 450) Bridge Closes 
2:00 pm ★  Blue Angels Flight Rehearsal  ★    Severn River B, F, G Casual
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Happy Hour Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G  
4:00 pm   USNA (Route 450) Bridge Closure in Annapolis, MD.  Opens at the conclusion of the Blue Angels Flight Rehearsal.
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (25th, 26th, & 27th Co.)  Informal
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Superintendent's Reception Superintendent's House Gardens
Weather Alternate: Dahlgren Hall
Superintendent's Reception for Class of 2023 (28th, 29th, & 30th Co.)  Informal
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner (Members Only) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G  
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Commissioning Week Glee Club Concert Main Chapel B, F, G  
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Time Event Location Attendees Attire
7:00 am  ★  Graduation Rehearsal  ★    Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Class of 2023
7:00 am - 2:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gatehouse B, F, G
7:30 am - 5:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
7:30 am -  5:00 pm Midshipmen Store Hours Midshipmen Store B, F, G  
8:00 am Morning Colors T-Court B, F, G  
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Yard Patrol Craft Static Displays Farragut  Seawall B, F, G  
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G  
9:00 am - 5:00 pm USNA Museum Open to Guests USNA Museum B, F, G
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
10:00 am - 11:30 am Humanities & Social Sciences Division Awards Ceremony  Memorial Hall B (Desig)  
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Mathematics & Science Division Awards Ceremony  Mahan Hall Auditorium B (Desig)
10:45 am  USNA Route 450 Bridge Closes   (Weather Alternative) 
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Blue Angels Circle & Arrival (Weather Alternative)  Severn River  B, F, G
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Lunch (Open to All) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G
11:00 am - 4:00 pm USNA Gates Closed to Incoming Vehicular Traffic
12:05 pm  Noon Meal Formation/Brigade Change of Command Ceremony T-Court B, F, G
12:30 pm  USNA Drum and Bugle Corps Concert Radford Terrace B, F, G
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm Catholic Mass Main Chapel B, F, G  
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm Navy & Marine Association Awards Ceremony Memorial Hall B, F  
1:00 pm 8th & I / BCD Performance  Ingram Field (Halsey Field House - Inclement Weather Alternative)
1:00 pm U.S. Navy Band Cruisers Concert Hospital Point B, F, G  
1:00 pm USNA (Route 450) Bridge Opens (Weather Alternative) 
1:45 pm USNA (Route 450) Bridge Closes 
2:00 pm  ★  Blue Angels Flight Demonstration ★    Severn River B, F, G Casual
4:00 pm  Commissioning Week Organ Concert by Monte Maxwell Main Chapel B, F, G  
4:00 pm USNA Gates Open (USNA/Route 450 Bridge Opens at Conclusion of Blue Angels Demonstration) 
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner (Members Only) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm ★  Graduation Ball  ★    Dahlgren Hall B, F, G
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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Time Event Place Attendees Attire
7:00 am Graduation Rehearsal (Weather Alternate) Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Class of 2023
7:00 am - 2:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gatehouse B, F, G
7:30 am - 5:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
7:30 am -  5:00 pm Midshipmen Store Hours Midshipmen Store B, F, G  
8:00 am Morning Colors T-Court B, F, G
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Yard Patrol Craft Static Displays Farragut Seawall B, F, G
9:00 am - 5:00 pm USNA Museum Hours USNA Museum B, F, G
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
10:45 am - 12:15 pm Vehicle Access to Worden Field Via Gate 8 Restricted  Gate 8
11:00 am ★  Color Parade  ★  Worden Field
Halsey Field House  (Inclement Weather Alternative) 
B*, F, G
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Lunch (Open to All) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm Catholic Mass Main Chapel B, F, G
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Provost's Award for Academic Excellence by Varsity Athletic Team Mahan Hall  Auditorium  F, G Informal
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Prizes & Awards Ceremony & Reception  Alumni Hall F, G Informal
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner (Members Only) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G
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Friday, May 26, 2023

Time Event Place Attendees Attire
6:30 am Parking Gates Open Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
6:00 am - 3:00 pm Uniform Store Open 5th Wing/Bancroft  B  
7:00 am All Stadium Gates and Concessions Open to Guests Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium B, F, G   
7:00 am - 11:00 am 1845 Coffee Hours - Gatehouse 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gate 3 B, F, G  
7:30 am - 5:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Midshipmen Store Hours Midshipmen Store B, F, G  
9:00 am - 5:00 pm USNA Museum Hours USNA Museum B, F, G
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
9:00 am Class of 2023  Procession Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium *B, F Informal
10:00 am ★  Class of 2023 Graduation ★  Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

Weather Alternate: Alumni Hall (2 tickets per midshipman) 
*B, F

Weather Alternate: *B, F (Indoor ticket holders)
Informal
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
10:04 am Blue Angels Graduation Fly-Over Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium B, F  
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Lunch (Open to All) Naval Academy Club/Alley B, F, G
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Graduation Photo/Swearing-In Ceremony Superintendent's Tent Area, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Class of 2023, F Informal
1:00 pm Inter-Service Commissioning Ceremonies in the N* Room (if required)  Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 
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Saturday, May 27, 2023

Time  Event  Place  Attendees Attire
8:00 am - 3:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours - Gatehouse 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Gate 3 B, F, G
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 1845 Coffee Hours - Midshipman Store 1845 Gatehouse Coffee - Midshipmen Store B, F, G
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Midshipmen Store Hours Midshipmen Store B, F, G
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Visitor Center Guided Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center B, F, G