Commencement

Celebrating your success.

Wilkes University holds two commencement ceremonies annually for its graduates, in the spring and in the summer.

Registering for Graduation

All graduating students must register for graduation if they wish to participate in commencement activities. This will include ordering your diploma/certificate and ordering your cap and gown.

Senior Week 2024 Activities

April 11

Senior Meeting

SLC 105, 11:15 a.m.

April 16 & 17

Senior Salute

Jean and Paul Adams Commons

  • April 16: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • April 17: 1 - 5 p.m.

Senior Salute allows all graduating students to complete the required Senior Checkout in one stop. The process is simple: register at the door and take the checkout sheet you are given to each table. Stay as long as you like or visit a second time.

May 13

Open Day of Camp

Camp Orchard Hill

3 - 10 p.m.

Ropes course, water sports, field games, bubble ball, arcade, and more! Dinner cookout is provided for daytime participants.

Farewell bonfire starts at 8 p.m.

Register for Open Day of Camp external website

Annual Pharmacy Dean's Golf Tournament

Huntsville Golf Club external website

Tee time TBD.

Current Wilkes students $135, all others $165. Registration is required and includes lunch, dinner and prizes. Please email Theresa Rule or call 570-408-4270 for a registration form.

May 15

Champagne Brunch

Jean and Paul Adams Commons, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Final Farewell

Rodano's, 6 - 8 p.m.

May 16

President's Celebration Honoring the Class of 2024

Stegmaier Mansion, 6 - 9 p.m.

May 17

Commencement Rehearsal

McHale Athletic Center, 10:30 a.m.

Pharmacy Professional Hooding Rehearsal

McHale Athletic Center, immediately following Commencement Rehearsal

Sidhu School Pre-Commencement Ceremony

Jean and Paul Adams Commons, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Nursing Pinning and Awards Ceremony

McHale Athletic Center, 1 - 3 p.m.

College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony

Darte Center, 3 p.m.

College of Business and Engineering Awards Ceremony

Jean and Paul Adams Commons, 2:30 p.m.

President's Reception Honoring the Class of 2024

Weckesser Hall, 5 - 7 p.m.

Pharmacy Professional Hooding Ceremony

McHale Athletic Center, 7 p.m.

May 18

77th Annual Spring Commencement

McHale Athletic Center

Spring Ceremony Information

AFROTC Commissioning

McHale Athletic Center, 6 p.m.

If you have questions regarding commencement, please contact:

The Office of Student Life and Success
570-408-4100
commencement@shandongouyue.com

In case of an emergency during Commencement weekend, please call Public Safety at 570-408-4999.