2024 Commencement Weekend

Congratulations Class of 2024! Join us for Wake Forest University’s Commencement weekend on May 17–20. Graduation Exercises, where the President will confer undergraduate degrees, is on the morning of Monday, May 20 on Hearn Plaza, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at approximately 1 p.m.

Updates and details for this year’s Commencement Weekend will be shared throughout the year. We encourage all graduates of the Class of 2024, as well as faculty and visitors, to check back here regularly for the latest information and updates.

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.

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Schedule of Events

These events will celebrate our 2024 graduates. Some events, including the Baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies, will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in-person. Visit our Schedule of Events page for a complete listing of Commencement Weekend activities and events.

May 17-19

Sunday, May 19

11 a.m. ET

Monday, May 20

9 a.m. ET


Keynote Speakers

We are excited to welcome the following keynote speakers who will address Wake Forest University’s Class of 2024.

Commencement

Dr. Mandy K. Cohen

Dr. Mandy K. Cohen

One of the nation’s top health leaders, Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will deliver Wake Forest’s commencement address on Monday, May 20.

Baccalaureate

Dr. Gary Dorrien

Reverend Dr. Gary Dorrien

Rev. Dr. Gary Dorrien, religion professor and one of the nation’s preeminent ethicists bridging faith and public life, will deliver the baccalaureate address on Sunday, May 19.