Commencement
Finish as a
Phoenix
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | Weidner
You did it! Your Phoenix journey may be coming to an end, but you'll always be part of the fam. Students should be getting ready for graduation by signing up for commencement, attending the Grad Bash celebration and becoming familiar with important to-do list items.
Ceremony Information
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | The Weidner
9:30 a.m. Ceremony
- Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
- College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Health, Education and Social Welfare
- Associate of Arts & Sciences degrees
2 p.m. Ceremony
- Doors open at 1 p.m.
- College of Science, Engineering and Technology
- Austin E. Cofrin School of Business
Parking
Parking for the commencement ceremonies is free, and guests may park in any campus lot. Winter Commencement is held in The Weidner and Spring commencement is held in the Kress Events Center.
Tickets
Tickets are not required for the commencement ceremonies; however, each graduate is allowed up to seven (7) guests due to limited seating. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the ceremony begins to find parking and your seats.
Photography
Guests are welcome to take photos throughout the ceremony; however, the aisles must be kept clear. Professional photos are taken of each graduate with their diploma after they cross the stage. A group/family photo opportunity will be available in the foyer following the ceremonies.
Accessibility Accommodations
Students
Graduating students who have special requests, such as assistance walking the stage or participating in a different ceremony, should contact the commencement team at commencement@uwgb.edu.
Guests
The commencement team has ensured that there are a number of accommodations for students and guests with physical limitations or disabilities. Ample accessible parking is available in our parking lots and there is a generous amount of accessible seating within the venue, first come first served. Ushers are available to escort guests to their seats.
Real-time captioning is also provided for both ceremonies to accommodate those who are hard-of-hearing.
Any Questions?
We're here to help you celebrate one of the greatest achievements of your life. Let us know how we can support you by giving us a call at 920-465-2720 or sending an email.