Wilkes University will hold in-person Commencement ceremonies for graduates of the classes of 2020 and 2021 across two weekends this May. Multiple ceremonies will be held to accommodate graduates and a limited number of guests and members of the campus community. Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees will be conferred at each ceremony.
All ceremonies will be held in the McHale Athletic Center in the University Center on Main and will be streamed online. Attendees are required to wear face masks and seating will be arranged with social distancing principles in place. Each graduate will receive two tickets to Commencement. Guests are required to register in advance of the event.
Class of 2020 Commencement: Saturday, May 22
The University looks forward to fulfilling its commitment to offering an in-person Commencement for the Class of 2020.
Schedule
- 10 a.m.
- Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
- Passan School of Nursing
- 1:30 p.m.
- College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Science and Engineering
- 5 p.m.
- Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership
- School of Education
Class of 2021 Commencement: Friday, May 28 to Sunday, May 30
The schedule for the Class of 2021 Commencement ceremonies is as follows:
Friday, May 28
- 6 p.m.
- Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Saturday, May 29
- 10 a.m.
- Passan School of Nursing
- 1:30 p.m.
- College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- 5 p.m.
- School of Education
Sunday, May 30
- 10 a.m.
- College of Science and Engineering
- 1:30 p.m.
- Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership
The University will continue to monitor health conditions and local, state and federal guidelines as wilkes.edu/commencement for additional information about how to register for tickets and attendance guidelines.
Please contact the Student Affairs with any questions: (570) 408-4100 or student.affairs@wilkes.edu
