Commencement is a weekend-long series of events celebrating students who are graduating. Communication with students and families before and during the weekend is very important. Graduating students will automatically receive email announcements leading up to Commencement. Families may also sign-up to receive regular email updates. We also recommend students and families sign-up to receive text alerts in order to receive inclement weather updates throughout the weekend.

The main ceremony is Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in Kaplan Hall. Departmental events (where diplomas are given to students) will take place on Sunday.  The full weekend schedule will be available and posted on this website in early October.

Preparing for Commencement

What our graduates and their families need to do to prepare for Commencement - registration for the ceremony and guest tickets, regalia, diplomas, accommodations, disability services requests and more.

Commencement Weekend Guide

Everything you and your guests will need know for the weekend - schedules, maps, parking, seating, disability services, event streaming and more. Available in the fall.

Need information or have questions?

Graduation and Diploma Questions:
[[wdurba,Wendy Urbano]], Office of the Registrar, 757-221-2807

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

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