Commencement is a weekend-long series of events celebrating students who are graduating.  Students graduate when they have completed all of their degree requirements and are officially cleared to receive their diplomas.  Most students take part in Commencement, but participation is not required in order to graduate.

Commencement Weekend Planning

The Commencement Planning page will assist you in learning about and planning for Commencement Weekend, including links to schedules, maps, and forms.

Commencement Weekend Highlights

Commencement Weekend Highlights describes some of the most popular and traditional events that take place commencement weekend.

Questions?

• Event Information:
  [[w|commencement,Commencement]], 757-221-1236

• Diploma Questions:
  [[w|wdurba,Wendy Urbano]], Office of the Registrar, 757-221-2807

• Academic Regalia and Graduation Merchandise Questions:
  [[w|wmcloth,William and Mary Bookstore]],  757-221-1669