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.
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
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
Time: 7:30-11 p.m. (Free food trucks from 7:30-9:30 p.m.)
Location: The Horseshoe, Main Building lawn
Contact: Talicia Murphy, murphyti@wofford.edu, 864-597-4043
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Contact: Ramón Galiñanes, galinanesr@wofford.edu, 864-597-4402
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Room 112, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Contact: Ramón Galiñanes, galinanesr@wofford.edu, 864-597-4402
First-generation seniors and their families are invited to celebrate their accomplishments
Time: Noon
Location: Tony White Theater, Mungo Student Center
Contact: James Stukes, stukesje@wofford.edu, 864-597-4406
Open to members of the class of 1974 and their guests.
Time: Noon
Location: Burwell Building
Contact: Melissa Petoskey, petoskeymg@wofford.edu, 864-597-4209
Open to members of the class of 1974
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Front Plaza of the Burwell Building
Contact: Melissa Petoskey, petoskeymg@wofford.edu, 864-597-4209
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Contact: Mary Edith Stricklen, stricklenmw@wofford.edu, 864-597-4332
Reception and presentation for our graduating students of color and their families hosted by the Black Alumni Association and the Office of Inclusive Engagement.
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Meadors AMS/NPHC House in the Stewart H. Johnson Greek Village
Contact: Seth Flanagan, 864-597-4047
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
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
Time: Immediately following Baccalaureate until 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Horseshoe, Main Building lawn
Contact: Ashley Owen, owenam@wofford.edu, 864-597-4067
Time: 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Location: The Horseshoe, Main Building lawn
Contact: Ashley Owen, owenam@wofford.edu, 864-597-4067
Seniors wear caps and gowns and walk in alphabetical order by degree.
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Seal, 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.
The commencement livestream can be viewed indoors in the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts, Room 112.
Seniors must be checked out of the residence halls and the village by 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. More information will follow with check-out information and expectations.
If you have any questions about checkout, please email reslife@wofford.edu.
Local food trucks will be available with food for purchase in the horseshoe following Commencement. Families are welcome to utilize the tent, tables and chairs in the horseshoe, which will be available from Saturday night’s festivities. Please note that those spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: The Horseshoe, Main Building lawn
Contact: Ali Jobst, 864-597-4061