Schedule of Events
Friday, May 17th
School of Law
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
2 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Program: Interactive | PDF
School of Medicine PA Program
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
6 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Program: Interactive | PDF
Saturday, May 18th
Graduate School of Business
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
10 a.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Program: Interactive | PDF
Graduate School of Professional Studies
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
1 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Program: Interactive | PDF
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
4 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Program: Interactive | PDF
School of Divinity
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
7 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Program: Interactive | PDF
Celebration for the Class of 2024
8-11 p.m. ET (Remarks at 9 p.m.)
NEW location: Sutton Center
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 Service
11 a.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Tickets are required for this event.
Program: Interactive | PDF
Honors & Awards Ceremony
2-4 p.m. ET
Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center
Program: Interactive | PDF
School of Medicine
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
3 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Program: Interactive | PDF
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.
Program: Interactive | PDF
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