W&M Commencement Weekend

There are many exciting activities and celebrations leading up to main commencement and the School of Education celebration.

Watch Livestreams

We will offer a livestream of the Doctoral Cording Ceremony and the School of Education Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2026.

Watch the 2025 livestream recordings.

Important Dates for Graduate Students

Graduate Student Bell Ringing

April 23, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Wren Building.

Affinity Group Celebrations

May 14 & May 15, 2026

School of Education Cording Ceremony & Reception for Doctoral Students

Friday May 15, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Matoaka Woods room.
(Graduates are asked to report to the Holly room between 2:30-2:45 p.m. for line up.)

Main William & Mary Ceremony for Graduate & Undergraduate Students

Friday May 15, 2026

Walk Across Campus begins at 5 p.m. at the Wren Building. Gather at 4:30 p.m.
Candidates for Degrees Assemble at 5:15 at the Sadler Center.
Academic Procession begins at 6:00 p.m. at Zable Stadium.

School of Education Graduation Celebration

Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00 p.m. at Kaplan Arena.
(Graduates are asked to report to Kaplan no later than 11:00 a.m. for lineup.)