2026 Commencement Weekend
Congratulations Class of 2026! Prepare for Wake Forest University’s Commencement weekend on May 15–18. Graduation Exercises, where the President will confer undergraduate degrees, is on the morning of Monday, May 18 on Hearn Plaza, beginning at 9 a.m.
Graduate Students
For graduate students, click below to find out more information.
Out of the Forest
Next Steps for Graduating Seniors
If you are a graduating senior, please visit the Out of the Forest website for important deadlines and information you need to know before you leave Mother So Dear.
Ceremony & Event Details
Commencement is a special time when graduates, family members, and friends gather to celebrate their time spent at Wake. We hope you will be able to join us in celebration.
Schedule of Events
Commencement Weekend will honor the achievements of the Class of 2026. Select events, including the Baccalaureate service and Commencement ceremony, will be available via live stream for those unable to attend in person.
A comprehensive schedule of Commencement Weekend activities and events will be published on the Schedule of Events page as information becomes available.