Schedule of Events

Friday, May 17th

School of Law | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

2 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel


School of Medicine PA Program | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

6 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel


Saturday, May 18th

Graduate School of Business | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

10 a.m. ET
Wait Chapel


Graduate School of Professional Studies | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

1 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel


Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

4 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel


School of Divinity | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

7 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel


Celebration for the Class of 2024

8 – 11 p.m. ET (Remarks at 9 p.m.)
Manchester Plaza

The Office of Student Engagement and the Office of Alumni Engagement cordially invite the Class of 2024 and their parents/families to our Celebration of the Class of 2024. This is THE way to kick off Commencement weekend! Our celebration is a brand new event designed just for the Class of 2024.

Join us for music, dancing, food, and fun! You’ll have an opportunity to hang out with your classmates, share memories, take photos with friends and family, and so much more! Remarks and a toast to the Class of 2024 are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.

The Celebration of the Class of 2024 is the culmination of your time at Wake Forest as a student and will give a taste of your future as Wake Forest alumni. And for our P’24 families – this is one party you don’t have to plan! Commencement is a jam packed weekend; let us do the party planning for you! Just show up and celebrate your graduates!

In the weeks following Spring Break, graduates will receive additional information, as well as a separate invitation to RSVP for the Celebration of the Class of 2024 for them and their families.


Sunday, May 19th

Baccalaureate Breakfast

9 a.m. ET
Magnolia Patio, Reynolda Hall

Take in the beautiful view of majestic magnolia trees that line Manchester Plaza alongside other Wake Forest families, as you enjoy a delicious breakfast and toast your graduate!

Gluten free and vegetarian options available. 

Tickets are required for graduates and guests, and can be ordered during ticket registration. Meal tickets are non-refundable.


Baccalaureate Ceremony

11 a.m. ET
Wait Chapel

Tickets are required for this event.


Honors & Awards Ceremony

2-4 p.m. ET
Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center


School of Medicine | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

3 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel


Departmental Open Houses

View the Departmental Open Houses page for full schedule information.


Monday, May 20th

Commencement Breakfast

6:30-8:30 a.m. ET
North Dining Hall

Join us for one last campus breakfast! Families will gather together for a sumptuous breakfast buffet. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. 

Tickets are required for graduates and guests, and can be ordered during ticket registration. Meal tickets are non-refundable.


University Commencement Ceremony

9 a.m. ET
Hearn Plaza

Tickets are required for this event.


Note: Additional events may be added to the above schedule this spring. Please check back often for any new additions or changes.