Celebrating the graduating class is a highlight of the academic year. Each year in May, Wofford plans a weekend of events including a senior picnic, Baccalaureate service, a senior class party and of course, Commencement.
Parents and family members are welcome to attend any of the events scheduled during Commencement weekend.
Except for Commencement on the lawn, accessible parking will be available at the lot nearest each event’s location. Please refer to the campus map for a list of parking lots on Wofford’s campus.
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
RECEPTION FOR CLASS OF 2026 AND THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOSTED BY PRESIDENT NAYEF AND PREMA SAMHAT
Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Location: Horseshoe lawn, Main Building
Contact: Amanda Gilman, gilmanaf@wofford.edu, 864-597-4011
SENIOR SHOWCASE AND MIMOSA RECEPTION
Time: 10:30-Noon
Location: Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Contact: Ramón Galiñanes, 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: Ramón Galiñanes, galinanesr@wofford.edu, 864-597-4402
WOFFORD FIRSTS SENIOR CELEBRATION
Graduating first-generation college students are invited to celebrate their accomplishments.
Time: Noon
Location: Tony White Theater, Mungo Student Center
Contact: James Stukes, stukesje@wofford.edu, 864-597-4406
CLASS OF 1976 LUNCH
Open to members of the class of 1976.
Time: Noon
Location: Burwell Building
Contact: Lindsey Graham, grahamld@wofford.edu, 864-597-4219
CLASS OF 1976 CAMPUS TOUR
Open to members of the class of 1976.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Front, Burwell Building
Contact: Lindsey Graham, grahamld@wofford.edu, 864-597-4219
SOUTHERN GUARDS COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
A reception to follow, lobby of the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Contact: Mary Edith Stricklen, stricklenmw@wofford.edu, 864-597-4332
BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SENIOR INDUCTION CEREMONY
Black Student Alliance, Wofford Women of Color, and Wofford Men of Color seniors and their families are invited to mark their transition to alumni status.
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Meadors Multicultural House, Stewart H. Johnson Greek Village
Contact: Beth Wallace, wallaceed@wofford.edu, 864-597-4041
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
Baccalaureate is an interfaith, inter-denominational service of worship for seniors and their guests hosted by the Office of the Chaplain. 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
CLASS OF 1976 INDUCTION TO THE 50 YEAR CLUB
By Invitation
Time: 6 p.m. Cocktails; 7 p.m. Dinner
Location: Harley Room, Richardson Physical Activities Building
Contact: Lindsey Graham, grahamld@wofford.edu, 864-597-4219
SENIOR PICNIC
Open to the Class of 2026 and their guests with dinner and dessert provided by local food trucks. BYOB for 21+ (no glass or liquor).
Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Location: Horseshoe lawn, Main Building
Contact: Talicia Murphy-Dawson, murphydawsont@wofford.edu, 864-597-4043
CLASS OF 2026 BAND PARTY
For seniors and their families. BYOB (no glass or liquor).
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Location: Horseshoe lawn, Main Building
Contact: Ashley Owen, owenam@wofford.edu, 864-597-4067
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Seniors wear caps and gowns and walk in alphabetical order by degree.
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Front lawn, Main Building*
Contact: Tamara Burgess, burgesstm@wofford.edu, 864-597-4030
*Commencement will move to the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in case of inclement weather. If we have to move inside, seniors will be given a limited number of tickets, and the Commencement livestream can be viewed indoors in The Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts, or online at wofford.edu/comm-live.
Seniors must be checked out of the residence halls and the senior village by 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. More information will follow with check-out information and expectations. If you have any questions, please email reslife@wofford.edu.