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Spring Commencement

Wingate graduates pose for a picture after commencement.

Graduate Ceremony
Friday, May 16, 2025
9 a.m.
Academic Quad

Undergraduate Ceremony
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9 a.m.
Academic Quad

Wingate University is planning commencement ceremonies on its main campus on Friday, May 16 for the Graduate Ceremony and Saturday, May 17 for the Undergraduate Ceremony. There are no tickets required, seats are on a first come, first served basis, please plan to arrive early. The Academic Quad will be damp and we anticipate some areas of soft and unstable ground. Please wear suitable shoes to ensure stability and comfort.

Schedule of Events

Date

Event

Time

Location

Wednesday, May 14

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations 

4 p.m.

Laverne Banquet Hall 

Thursday, May 15

Graduate  Education Commencement Event

5 p.m.

Laverne Banquet Hall 

Thursday, May 15

Occupational Therapy Pinning Ceremony 

6 p.m.

McGee Theater 

Friday, May 16

Graduate Commencement

9 a.m.

Academic Quad

Friday, May 16 

Nurse Pinning Ceremony 

1 p.m.

Austin Auditorium 

Friday, May 16

Athletics Senior Salute

3 p.m.

Austin Auditorium 

Friday, May 16

Baccalaureate

4 p.m.

McGee Theater 

Friday, May 16

Farewell Celebration

5 p.m.

Rotunda

Saturday, May 17 

Undergraduate Commencement 

9 a.m.

Academic Quad

Overflow setting for the Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies will take place in Austin Auditorium with a livestream showing the ceremony.

Graduates

Guests & Visitors

Hours & Amenities

Wingate Outfitters

  • Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 17 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Starbucks

  • Friday, May 16 from 7 a.m. -  2 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 17 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Chartwells will sell breakfast items from 7:30 - 10 a.m. both days. Click here for the menu.

(no other retail locations are open)