Location and length of ceremony: Commencement will last approximately 2 hours. The ceremony will take place on the front lawn of Main Building.
Livestream info: Commencement, Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate and the ROTC Commissioning Ceremony will be livestreamed for any family or friends unable to attend events via the following link: wofford.edu/comm-live.
Seating: Tickets are not required for seating on the front lawn of Main Building. Seating will be first-come, first-served.
Rain plan: If the rain plan is enacted, students will be allowed six tickets each, and ticket distribution will be electronic. Tickets will be sent to the cell phone number that each student has on file with Campus Life and Student Development. (Campus Life and Student Development collects updated information during the spring semester). Students can share their six tickets with those attending Commencement. Tickets will be scanned upon entering the arena. Once scanned the ticket cannot be used again. Tickets that are lost or inadvertently discarded will not be replaced.
Photos: A professional photographer with Grad Images will photograph students as they receive their diplomas. Those photos are available for purchase. For more information, visit gradimages.com.
Commencement decorum: The commencement ceremony is undeniably of great importance to each graduate, the guests who are here to celebrate with them, the faculty/staff and the college's special guests. To preserve the proper degree of dignity that this highly academic occasion warrants, the college requests that graduates and their guests do not interrupt the ceremony with inappropriate expressions. By refraining from disrupting the ceremony, the awarding of degrees can progress rapidly and with dignity. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Directions to campus: Directions from major surrounding cities may be found on the campus map webpage.
Parking and accommodations for guests with disabilities: For Commencement, parking information for individuals with a disability is outlined in the parking and traffic plan. Except for Commencement on the lawn, accessible parking will be available at the lot nearest each event’s location. Each individual may be accompanied by one family member or friend.
Campus Drive will be closed from 10 a.m., Friday, until 1:30 p.m., Sunday. The horseshoe off Evins Street will close for parking beginning at 5 p.m., Thursday until 1:30 p.m., Sunday for Commencement.
Hotels and restaurants: A listing of area hotels and restaurants may be found at visitspartanburg.com.
Go green: All visitors are asked to join Wofford in recycling paper, plastic, glass and aluminum. Please use the proper containers positioned throughout the campus.