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 2025 HOSTED BY PRESIDENT NAYEF AND PREMA SAMHAT
Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Location: Elliott F. “Eli” Sanders Plaza, Gibbs Stadium
Contact: Amanda Gilman, gilmanaf@wofford.edu, 864-597-4011
CLASS OF 2025 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
Open to the Class of 2025 and their guests with dinner and dessert provided by local food trucks. BYOB for 21+ (no glass or liquor).
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: The Horseshoe, Main Building lawn
Contact: Talicia Murphy-Dawson, murphydawsont@wofford.edu, 864-597-4043
SENIOR RESEARCH SHOWCASE AND MIMOSA RECEPTION
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Contact: 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: Ramon Galinanes, 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 1975 LUNCH
Open to members of the class of 1975.
Time: Noon
Location: Burwell Building
Contact: Lindsey Graham, grahamld@wofford.edu, 864-597-4219
CLASS OF 1975 CAMPUS TOUR
Open to members of the class of 1975.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Meet outside of Burwell Building
Contact: Melissa Petoskey, petoskeymg@wofford.edu, 864-597-4209
SOUTHERN GUARDS COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Leonard Auditorium, Main Building (A reception will follow in the lobby of the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts.)
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: Seth Flanagan, flanagans@wofford.edu, 864-597-4047
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 1975 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: Melissa Petoskey, petoskeymg@wofford.edu, 864-597-4209
SENIOR PICNIC
Seniors and their families are invited to a BBQ dinner and desserts on the lawn. BYOB for 21+ (no glass or liquor).
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: The Horseshoe, Main Building lawn
Contact: Talicia Murphy-Dawson, murphydawsont@wofford.edu, 864-597-4043
CLASS OF 2025 BAND PARTY
For seniors and their families. BYOB for 21+ (no glass or liquor).
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Location: The Horseshoe, Main Building lawn
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
The commencement livestream can be viewed indoors in the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts, Room 112 or online at wofford.edu/comm-live.
*In the case of inclement weather, Commencement will move to the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, and the overflow room will move to Leonard Auditorium, Main Building.
Seniors must be checked out of the residence halls and the senior village by 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. More information will follow with check-out information and expectations. If you have any questions, please email reslife@wofford.edu.