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Commencement

Congratulations...You're almost there!

Waynesburg University administration, faculty and staff look forward to celebrating your commencement with you!

students processing during graduation ceremony

Schedule

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024

  • 10 A.M. - Graduates and faculty arrive at Marsh Center in Roberts Chapel for Baccalaureate Service; Guest seating opens at remote locations (GPAC, Alumni Hall)
  • 10 a.m. - Doors open for limited guest seating in Roberts Chapel
  • 11 A.M. - Baccalaureate Service in Roberts Chapel
  • 11:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. - Optional lunch available in Benedum Dining Hall; tickets required
  • 12:30 P.M. - Guest seating begins for Commencement Service, Miller Hall Lawn
  • 1 P.M. - Undergraduates report to the auxiliary gymnasium for commencement procession line-up; GPS graduates report to the Fitness Center
  • 2 P.M. - Commencement Service, Miller Hall Lawn

All students must RSVP

First things first! Whether you are attending or not, we need to know. 

Who are you?

Undergraduate Student

Graduate and Professional Studies Student

Parent or Guest

Photography

Commencement photos captured by University photographers are available for purchase through our online photo store. Photography from Commencement 2024 should be available on the SmugMug store within three weeks after the event. 

Important Reminders

  1. Commencement will be held outdoors, regardless of weather. Please come prepared to be outdoors, rain or shine.  
  2. No tickets are required; and there are no limits on number of guests. 
  3. Please come prepared to walk up and down steep hills on campus. 

Commencement Map

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Commencement Map 2024