Schedule of Events
Friday, May 16th
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 17th
Graduate School of Business
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
9:30 a.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Graduate School of Professional Studies
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
1 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel
Celebration of the Class of 2025
The Office of Alumni Engagement and the Office of Student Engagement cordially invite the Class of 2025 and their parents/families to a reception celebrating our graduates and their families:
3-5 p.m. ET
ZSR Library
Remarks at 4 p.m.
Join us on Saturday afternoon for food, drinks, music, photo opps and a toast to the Class of 2025 as we kick off Commencement weekend! We can’t wait to see our ’25s and their parents/families!
Remarks and a toast to the Class of 2025 are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. We hope parents/families will make this a part of their Commencement weekend plans and remind their graduates to pick up their Senior Gift. Registration requested.
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
Sunday, May 18th
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.
Honors & Awards Ceremony
2 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 19th
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.
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