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Wake Forest University Commencement

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.

Undergraduate Students

» Checklist to Graduate

» Ticket Information

» FAQ Page

Graduate Students

For graduate students, click below to find out more information.

» Graduate Infomation

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.

Commencement Ceremony