Graduation

Graduation is a weekend of celebratory events.  The University sets the Commencement date, which typically is a Saturday in mid-May. The Law School hosts a ceremony and reception on Saturday afternoon that honors students who earn an academic award.  On Sunday, the Law School Diploma Ceremony is held in early in the morning.  Many students attend Commencement but it is at the Law School Diploma Ceremony where your name is read, you walk across the stage and your diploma is presented.

Dates, times, places for 2017

Commencement
May 13, 2017  at 10:00 AM
William & Mary Hall  (business attire for guests; regalia for graduates; seating limited to 4 guests per student - by ticket only)

Awards Ceremony
May 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Kimball Theatre  (business attire; seating limited to 3 guests per student)

Awards Reception
May 13, 2017 at 4:45 PM
Wren Yard  (business attire; no guest restriction)

Diploma Ceremony
May 14, 2017  at 8:15 AM
Lake Matoaka (William & Mary Hall rain location)  (business attire for guests and regalia for graduates; no seat limitation)

Law School Reception
May 14, 2017 immediately following Diploma Ceremony held at the Law School

Graduation Pictures

Pictures are taken of the graduates as they cross the stage and randomly during the ceremony.  More information about ordering these photos is found at this link:  GradImages

Graduation Rate

Less than .5% of an entering class will not graduate due to academic deficiency.