2025 Commencement

Countdown to Commencement

March 18: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 19: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Senate Commons / Myles Center for the Arts

Please plan to attend to take care of multiple important pre-graduation tasks. These tasks included identifying the faculty or staff member you would like to hood you at the Baccalaureate Service; identifying the faculty members you would like to sign your diploma; informing the College regarding how many family members and guests will be attending the Baccalaureate and Commencement Services; and completing your exit counseling with the Office of Financial Aid.

Rehearsal for both Baccalaureate and Commencement will be on Friday, May 9 at 1 p.m.  All graduates are required to attend.

Kick off Commencement Weekend with the Graduate Champagne Brunch – Graduates are invited to attend a special brunch, sponsored by the National Alumni Council, to celebrate you, the D&E Class of 2025! This champagne brunch will take place prior to rehearsal on Friday, May 9, 2025 at time TBA  in The Joni and Buck Smith Art Forum, Myles Center for the Arts. (Graduates Only)

The nurses pinning is on Friday, May 9 at 4 p.m. in the Myles Center for the Arts.

Graduates may pick up their cap and gown at the following locations and times.

• The times and locations will be posted on April 28.

Graduates should arrive at the library bridge no later than 6:15 p.m. (Rain Location: Glass wall in the Myles Center for the Arts.)

What should each graduate wear to Baccalaureate?

• Graduates are required to wear their Academic Regalia at Baccalaureate. Please remember to wear the following.
• Black Graduation Gown
• Mortar Board with Red and White 2025 Tassel

Graduates should arrive at the library bridge no later than 9:15 a.m. (Rain Location: Glass wall in the Myles Center for the Arts.)

What should each graduate wear to Commencement?

• Graduates are required to wear their Academic Regalia at Commencement. Please remember to wear the following.
• Black Graduation Gown
• Mortar Board with Red and White 2025 Tassel
• D&E Hood (Received at Baccalaureate)

Tickets are not required. Doors open one hour before the event. Both the Baccalaureate service and the Commencement ceremony will be streamed and overflow seating will be available in Senate Commons.

Guests may enter the auditorium one hour in advance of the service or ceremony.

ADA Parking will be available in the McDonnell Center lot accessible off Harpertown Road. As you enter the parking area, please let staff know that you need ADA parking.  They will direct you to the appropriate parking area and assist you from there. 

The Myles Center for the Arts is accessible on all levels by elevator.

Wheelchair seating is available in Row A of Sections A and C in the auditorium.  Please contact the President’s Office at (304) 637-1243 OR kinge@dewv.edu in advance for assistance.

Parking will be available in the McDonnell Center lot accessible off Harpertown Road. Parking will not be available on the front of campus.

The Myles Center for the Arts is accessible on all levels by elevator.

Stream Commencement Events Live on YouTube:

Links for the live stream of each ceremony will be posted on Thursday, May 8.

• Baccalaureate- 6:45 PM on Friday, May 9
• Commencement- 9:45 AM on Saturday, May 10

As each graduate crosses the stage to receive their diploma, they will be photographed by a professional photographer.

Photos from 2025 Commencement Weekend will be available by May 16 by clicking on the categories below: 

Nurses’ Pinning

Baccalaureate Service

Commencement Ceremony

Enjoy brunch at the Historic Graceland Inn on the campus of Davis & Elkins College following Commencement. Details will be posted on March 10.

Reservations required. 

Forthcoming…