Wofford College will hold its 169th Commencement exercises this weekend to celebrate the Class of 2023.
The weekend will include a variety of events for graduates and their families, including the senior picnic, Baccalaureate service, receptions, parties and research presentations.
Here’s the complete schedule for the weekend, including links to livestreams. Find parking lots for Commencement Weekend and the traffic plan for campus.
SCHEDULE
Friday, May 19, 2023
SOUTHERN GUARDS COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Contact: Mary Edith Stricklen, stricklenmw@wofford.edu, 864-597-4332
Livestream: wofford.edu/rotc-ceremony
PHI BETA KAPPA
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Contact: Dr. Phillip Stone, stonerp@wofford.edu, 864-597-4309
Livestream: wofford.edu/phi-beta-kappa
HONORS CONVOCATION
The college’s annual academic and leadership awards program
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Contact: Provost Tim Schmitz, willcoxrd@wofford.edu, 864-597-4020
Livestream: wofford.edu/honors-convocation
RECEPTION FOR CLASS OF 2023 HOSTED BY PRESIDENT NAYEF AND PREMA SAMHAT
Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Location: Lawn between Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium and Gibbs Stadium
Contact: Amanda Gilman, gilmanaf@wofford.edu, 864-597-4011
CLASS OF 2023 CELEBRATION
Free food trucks from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Time: 7:30-11 p.m.
Location: Phase I, The Village
Contact: Talicia Murphy, murphyti@wofford.edu, 864-597-4043
Saturday, May 20, 2023
SENIOR SHOWCASE AND MIMOSA RECEPTION
Time: 10:30-Noon
Location: Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Contact: Dr. Ramon Galinanes, galinanesr@wofford.edu, 864-597-4402
PRESIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR PRESENTATION
Time: 11: a.m.
Location: Room 112, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Contact: Dr. Ramon Galinanes, galinanesr@wofford.edu, 864-597-4402
WOFFORD FIRST SENIOR CELEBRATION
First-generation seniors are invited to celebrate their accomplishments
Time: Noon
Location: Tony White Theater, Mungo Student Center
Contact: Dr. James Stukes, stukesje@wofford.edu, 864-597-4406
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
Seniors wear caps and gowns and process together
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Contact: Elizabeth Fields, fieldsem@wofford.edu, 864-597-4050
Livestream: wofford.edu/baccalaureate
SENIOR PICNIC
Time: Immediately following Baccalaureate until 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Galleria, Michael S. Brown Village Center
Contact: Ashley Owen, owenam@wofford.edu, 864-597-4067
CLASS OF 2023 BAND PARTY
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Location: Phase I, The Village
Contact: Ashley Owen, owenam@wofford.edu, 864-597-4067
Sunday, May 21, 2023
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Seniors wear caps and gowns and walk in alphabetical order by degree
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Seal, Main Building
Lemonade on the lawn to follow.
The commencement livestream can be viewed indoors at Jerome Johnson Richardson Theatre, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts.
(Commencement will move to the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in case of inclement weather.)
Contact: Tamara Burgess, burgesstm@wofford.edu, 864-597-4030
Livestream: wofford.edu/comm2023
Seniors must be checked out of the residence halls and the Village by 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. More information will follow with check-out information and expectations. If you have any questions, please email reslife@wofford.edu.