Wofford College will celebrate the accomplishments of 433 graduates and honor the 50th reunion for the Class of 1975 during its annual Commencement exercises May 18 on the front lawn of Main Building. Leading up to the big day, members of the Class of 2025 and their families are invited to attend a host of events, including Honors Convocation, the senior class picnic, ROTC commissioning, Baccalaureate service, receptions and research presentations.
Some Commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed and available to view following the event.
Visit Wofford’s Commencement page for more information.
Friday, May 16, 2025
HONORS CONVOCATION
5 p.m. | Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
The college’s annual awards ceremony to recognize members of the Class of 2025 and others in the community for their outstanding academic accomplishments and leadership.
RECEPTION FOR CLASS OF 2025
6:15-7:30 p.m. | Elliott “Eli” Sanders Plaza, Gibbs Stadium
Hosted by President Nayef and Prema Samhat.
CLASS OF 2025 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Horseshoe behind Main Building
Open to members of the Class of 2025 and their guests.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
SENIOR RESEARCH SHOWCASE
10:30 a.m.-noon | Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Featuring art, athletics achievements, creative works, research and more from the Class of 2025.
PRESIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR PRESENTATION
11 a.m. | Room 112, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Tianna Kidd ’25, the 2024-25 Presidential International Scholar, will discuss her study of fashion and culture in Africa.
WOFFORD FIRSTS SENIOR CELEBRATION
Noon | Tony White Theater, Mungo Student Center
In honor of first-generation college students who are graduating.
CLASS OF 1975 LUNCH AND CAMPUS TOUR
Noon | Burwell Building
The community welcomes the Class of 1975 on campus to commemorate their 50th reunion.
SOUTHERN GUARDS COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
2 p.m. | Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Reserve Officer Training Corps senior cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants into the U.S. Army. A reception follows in the lobby of the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts.
BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SENIOR INDUCTION CEREMONY
2-3:30 p.m. | Meadors Multicultural House, Stewart H. Johnson Greek Village
Black Student Alliance, Wofford Women of Color and Wofford Men of Color seniors and their families are invited to mark their transition from students to alumni.
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
5 p.m. | Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Hosted by the Office of the Chaplain, Baccalaureate is an interfaith, interdenominational worship service for members of the Class of 2025 and their guests. Seniors wear caps and gowns and process together.
CLASS OF 1975 INDUCTION TO THE 50-YEAR CLUB
6 p.m. cocktails; 7 p.m. dinner | Harley Room, Richardson Physical Activities Building
This event is for members of the Class of 1975 and their guests.
SENIOR PICNIC AND CLASS OF 2025 BAND PARTY
6-11 p.m. | The Horseshoe behind Main Building
A barbecue dinner followed by live music for members of the Class of 2025 and their families.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
9:30 a.m. | Front lawn of Main Building
Seniors wear caps and gowns and walk in alphabetical order by academic degree. Margaret Young, a 1992 Wofford graduate, a member of the college’s board of trustees and a managing partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, will deliver this year’s Commencement address. In the case of inclement weather, Commencement will be held at the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium.