Spring Commencement - Wingate University Spring Commencement Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Graduate Ceremony Friday, May 8, 2026 9 a.m. Academic Quad Undergraduate Ceremony Saturday, May 9, 2026 9 a.m. Academic Quad Baccalaureate Program Driving Directions Campus Map Handicap Parking Lots Wingate University Graduation Products Mentor Medallion Nomination Wingate University is planning commencement ceremonies on its main campus on Friday, May 8 for the Graduate Ceremony and Saturday, May 9 for the Undergraduate Ceremony. There are no tickets required, seats are on a first come, first served basis, please plan to arrive early. Date Event Time Location Thursday, April 30 Baccalaureate 3 p.m. Recital Hall Wednesday, May 6 Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations 5 p.m. Laverne Banquet Hall Thursday, May 7 Master of Social Work Program - Inaugural Pinning Ceremony 6 p.m. Recital Hall Thursday, May 7 Occupational Therapy Pinning Ceremony 6 p.m. McGee Theatre Friday, May 8 Graduate Commencement 9 a.m. Academic Quad Friday, May 8 Nurse Pinning Ceremony 1 p.m. Austin Auditorium Friday, May 8 Senior Student-Athlete Salute 3 p.m. Cuddy Arena Saturday, May 9 Undergraduate Commencement 9 a.m. Academic Quad Graduation Requirements Rehearsal Day of Commencement Dress Code Participation & Diploma Cap and Gown Purchase Class Ring Student FAQs Commencement Photos A requirement to graduate is to apply for graduation. After you apply, make sure you communicate with the Registrar's Office about participation in the ceremony, with the Financial Planning Office to complete exit counseling and with the Business Office to clear any outstanding balances. We recommend that you visit this page often to keep up to date with information. Check your email for communication from the registrar as well. View all undergraduate graduation requirements Wingate does not have Commencement rehearsal. Graduates should arrive 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Graduates for both ceremonies will line up on Church Street to process. Caps and gowns are required . See the tab below for information about purchasing your commencement regalia. Dress is business casual, and be mindful of footwear, as the ceremony is held outdoors during Spring Commencement. Graduates may wear cords and stoles from approved Wingate University organizations, as well as Latin honor cords distributed by the Registrar's Office. Cords and stoles are vetted and approved by the Office of the Provost and the relevant Dean's Office. Refer to the Wingate Graduation webpage for a list of approved adornments. Cap decoration is permitted, if desired. The tassel on the cap begins on the right, and you will move it to the left when you are announced as a graduate. For approval requests or inquiries related to graduation adornments, please contact provost@wingate.edu Wingate hopes you will participate in the Commencement ceremony to mark this important achievement and allow us to celebrate your milestone. However, if you choose not to attend, please notify the Office of the Registrar. Order Cap, Gown, etc. here. View cords and stoles here Undergraduates need a bachelor's degree cap and gown. Graduate students receiving a MAED, MAT, MBA, MASM, MPAS, MPH or MAC degree are required to have a master's gown, hood and cap. Graduate students receiving an EdS degree need a doctoral gown, a master's hood and cap. Students receiving a Doctor of Education, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree are required to have the doctoral gown, hood, tam and tassel set. The University reserves the right to remove a degree candidate from the commencement ceremony if the candidate is not wearing the approved regalia as shown below. Questions regarding regalia should be emailed to commencement@wingate.edu The last day to order your cap and gown online is Monday, April 6, 2026. Black robe with twin front pleats, long sleeves and a zipper closure. The robe should fall around mid-shin length. Mortarboards (cap) with black tassels. Stoles (see photo to the left) are permitted. Black robe with elongated sleeve extensions draping below the wrist openings. The robe should fall around mid-shin to ankle length. Mortarboards (cap) with black tassels. Master's hood matching your degree: Accounting - Drab Education - Light Blue Sport Management - Sage Green Teaching - Light Blue Business Administration - Drab Physician Assistant Studies - Kelly Green Black robe with bell sleeves and three chevrons on each sleeve in light blue, fine pleating velvet panels from the hemline to the center of the back, also in your discipline color. The robe should fall at ankle length. Master's of Education hood. Mortarboards (cap) with light blue tassel. Black robe with bell sleeves and three chevrons on each sleeve in your discipline color, fine pleating velvet panels from the hemline to the center of the back, also in your discipline colors. The robe should fall at ankle length. Doctoral hood (longer ands wider than master's hoods). Mortarboards (cap) with appropriate colored tassel. Pharmacy - Olive Green Education - Light Blue Physical Therapy - Gold You can purchase your class ring online from Herff Jones , the official graduation vendor of Wingate University. Their website makes it easy. You can purchase graduation announcements and diploma frames from Herff Jones. Lyceum Lyceum Series is a graduation requirement and you will not be eligible to walk in commencement, your degree will not be conferred and you will not receive a diploma if you do not complete the lyceum requirement. The Lyceum Series only applies to undergraduate students (excluding those earning a BLS degree). If you have questions about Lyceum requirements, please contact Brooke Thompson at b.thompson@wingate.edu Click here to check your Lyceum counts. On-Campus Housing Check-Out Seniors living on-campus will receive check-out procedures via email in the coming weeks. The deadline to check-out is by 5 p.m. the day of commencement. Seniors living on-campus should contact the Office of Residence Life at (704) 233-8245 if you have questions or concerns. Honors Calculations Undergraduate graduation honors are calculated using all college work attempted, but transfer work cannot raise the Wingate University GPA. Cumulative GPA is calculated by taking all quality points and dividing that by all hours attempted. GPAs are not rounded. As an example, if you have a 3.999, it will not be rounded to a 4.00. Graduation honors are notated on your diploma (which will be mailed to you), on your transcript and in the commencement program. Your honors are also announced during the commencement ceremony. Due to the limited amount of time between final grades and commencement, honors may not be completely accurate. Graduation honors are as follows: Cum laude = 3.500 to 3.649 (Doctors of Pharmacy and Physical Therapy: Cum laude = 3.50 to 3.69) Magna cum laude = 3.650 to 3.899 (Doctors of Pharmacy and Physical Therapy: Magna cum laude = 3.70 to 3.89) Summa cum laude = 3.900 to 4.000 (Doctors of Pharmacy and Physical Therapy: Summa cum laude = 3.90 to 4.00) Please contact the Office of the Registrar if you have questions on how to calculate your GPA. The Pi Alpha Honor Society recognizes Physician Assistants who have significant academic achievement and honors, leadership, research, community/professional service and other related activities. The society also encourages a high standard of character and conduct among students and graduates. The students are recognized by a turquoise and grey cord. Undergraduates & Graduates Phone:  (704) 233-8717 s.wright@wingate.edu Event Details Phone: (704) 233-8018 Email: s.harris@wingate.edu Important Numbers Registrar’s Office: (704) 233-8006 Wingate Outfitters: (704) 233-8027 Campus Security: (704) 233-8999 Lyceum Office: (704) 233-8708 Residence Life: (704) 233-8245 Commencement ceremony photos will be available to purchase after the ceremonies. View/Purchase Photos Livestream Links Graduate Ceremony May 8 Undergraduate Ceremony May 9 Students & Guests with Special Needs Map & Parking Tickets, Seating & Viewing Speakers Hotels Commencement Photos Service Animals We designate a seating area for special needs access. The designated area utilizes folding chairs, which can be easily moved to make room for a wheelchair, walker or stroller. Guests are advised to arrive early. Standard handicap parking placards are required to park in handicap spots (see map below). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact commencement@wingate.edu General Parking Parking for commencement is available in all campus parking lots. There is no cost to park. Campus safety and other staff will be available to direct guests. Guests are advised to arrive early. Special Needs Parking We are especially attentive to our guests who require a little extra help when traveling to Commencement. You or your guest must be attending Commencement and have a standard handicap parking placard to use handicapped parking for Commencement. Driving Directions Campus Map Handicap Parking Lots Tickets & Seating There are no tickets required. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Guests are advised to arrive early. Overflow seating will be in Austin Auditorium with a livestream showing the ceremony. We want this day to be a joyful occasion for all in attendance.  We ask you to keep celebrations brief as your student crosses the stage. Students or guests will be asked to leave the ceremony if their actions interrupt or delay today’s ceremony. Thank you for your cooperation. Ceremony Program coming soon. Livestream Links Graduate Ceremony May 8 Undergraduate Ceremony May 9 Coming soon! Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot (8 miles from Wingate – approx. 15 minutes) Click here to reserve with a 15% Wingate Discount. 1825 Williams Rd. Monroe, N.C. 28110 (980) 290-2190 Holiday Inn Express (8 miles from Wingate – approx. 15 minutes) Click here for the website 2505 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Monroe, N.C. 28110 (704) 774-1770 Quality Inn & Suites (8 miles from Wingate – approx. 20 minutes) Click here for the website. 2351 W. 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Independence Blvd. (Hwy. 74 near Pizza Hut and I-485) Matthews, N.C. 28105 (704)846-4466 Undergraduates & Graduates Phone:  (704) 233-8717 s.wright@wingate.edu Event Details Phone: (704) 233-8018 Email: s.harris@wingate.edu Important Numbers Registrar’s Office: (704) 233-8006 Wingate Outfitters: (704) 233-8027 Campus Security: (704) 233-8999 Lyceum Office: (704) 233-8708 Residence Life: (704) 233-8245 Commencement ceremony photos will be available to purchase after the ceremonies. View/Purchase Photos Registered service animals are always welcome to attend commencement, but please leave pets at home. Hours & Amenities Wingate Outfitters Friday, May 8 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Starbucks Friday, May 8 from 7 a.m. -  2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. (no other retail locations are open)