Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 12th

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 13th

Graduate School of Business | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

10 a.m. ET
Wait Chapel


Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

3 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel


Senior So Dear

4 – 6 p.m. ET
Manchester Plaza (Rain location: ZSR Library Atrium)

Gather with your fellow graduates and families as the Office of Alumni Engagement welcomes you to the alumni family! Food and drinks will be served during this fun, casual event.

Please note, the rain location for Senior So Dear is the ZSR Library Atrium.


School of Divinity | Hooding and Commencement Ceremony

7 p.m. ET
Wait Chapel


Sunday, May 14th

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.


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 15th

Commencement Breakfast in the Pit

6:30-8:30 a.m. ET
Reynolda Hall Cafeteria

Join us for one last breakfast in the Pit! Families will gather together for a sumptuous breakfast buffet in Reynolda Hall Cafeteria, better known as “The Pit.” 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.