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 2025 Activities

April 10

11:15 a.m.

Senior Meeting

SLC 105

April 15

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Senior Salute (Session 1)

Jean and Paul Adams Commons

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. You may attend one or both sessions.

April 16

1 - 5 p.m.

Senior Salute (Session 2)

Jean and Paul Adams Commons

May 12

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Champagne Brunch

Jean and Paul Adams Commons

May 13

1 p.m.

Game On Seniors

Dave & Buster's

Please see class officers for sign-up details.

May 13

6 - 8 p.m.

School of Education Awards Ceremony

Jean and Paul Adams Commons

May 13

9 p.m.

The Final Round

Downtown establishment tour

Please see class officers for sign-up details.

May 14

7:30 a.m.

26th Annual Wilkes University School of Pharmacy Dean’s Golf Tournament

Huntsville Golf Club

Registration – 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Shotgun Start - 9 a.m.
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and prizes
Huntsville Golf Club website
Current Wilkes Students $150.00
All others $175.00
Reservations Required
Make check payable to Wilkes University
Please email theresa.rule@wilkes.edu or call 570-408-4270 for a registration form.

May 14

6-8 p.m.

Final Farewell

Rodano's

May 15

6-9 p.m.

President's Celebration

Stegmaier Mansion

May 16

10:30 a.m.

Commencement Rehearsal

McHale Athletic Center

May 16

Pharmacy Hooding Rehearsal

McHale Athletic Center

Immediately following Commencement Rehearsal.

May 16

12 - 1:30 p.m.

The Sidhu Pre-Commencement Ceremony

Jean and Paul Adams Commons

May 16

1 p.m.

Nursing Pinning and Awards Ceremony

McHale Athletic Center

Live Stream & Recording Available

May 16

2:30 p.m.

College of Business and Engineering Awards Ceremony

Jean and Paul Adams Commons

May 16

3:30 p.m.

College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony

McHale Athletic Center

May 16

4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

College of Health and Education Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Stegmaier Mansion

May 16

5-7 p.m.

President's Reception

Weckesser Hall

May 16

7 p.m.

Pharmacy Professional Hooding Ceremony

McHale Athletics Center

Live Stream & Recording Available

May 17

78th Annual Spring Commencement

McHale Athletics Center

Graduate Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.)
Bachelor's Degree Ceremony begins at 3 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.)
Live Streams & Recordings Available

12 p.m.

May 18

AFROTC Commissioning

McHale Athletics Center