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Vanguard Cording Celebration
Thursday, May 15
12pm - 1:30pm
Alumni House, Hunter Hall

The Vanguard Cording Celebration is William & Mary’s pre-commencement event honoring the achievements of first-generation and limited-income (FGLI) graduating students. Class of 2025 FGLI graduates should register by Sunday, April 27 to participate!

Candlelight Ceremony
Thursday, May 15
9:30pm - 11pm
Wren Yard, (CW Side)

Graduating students participate in this tradition by standing together as a graduating class in the Wren Yard. Guests are welcome to attend, but will be directed to a guest viewing area behind the students. Please note there is no seating for this event.

    Spiritual Celebration
    Friday, May 16
    2:30pm - 4:30pm
    Music Arts Center, Concert Hall

    This interfaith gathering honors the deepening of faith and spiritual journeys during their time at William & Mary, bringing together diverse traditions in a shared moment of gratitude and reflection.

      Walk Across Campus
      Friday, May 16
      4:30pm - 5:30pm
      Wren Courtyard, (Starts in Wren Courtyard, ends at Sadler Terrace)

      This ceremony is for all graduating students who registered to attend ONLY. Students will complete the traditional Walk Across Campus, from the Wren Building, across the Crim Dell Bridge, to Zable Stadium. 

        Main Ceremony (All Degrees)
        Friday, May 16
        4:30pm - 8pm
        Zable Stadium at Cary Field, (Weather Location: Kaplan Arena)

        This ceremony is for all graduating students who registered to attend and their guests ONLY. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the traditional Walk Across Campus (from the Wren Building, across the Crim Dell Bridge, to Zable Stadium).