Commencement

BELL RINGING CEREMONY

As students finish their final classes at William & Mary, they're invited to ring the ceremonial Wren bell. The cheerful echo of the bell can be heard all day long as students line up with their friends and classmates for this unforgettable moment.

Graduate Students

• When? Friday, April 28, 2023, from noon to 2:00 pm (additional opportunities may be communicated for students that have course scheduling conflicts).
• Where? Wren Building

Undergraduate Students

• When? Friday, May 5, 2023, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Where? Wren Building

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE OPEN HOUSE

The Raymond A. Mason School of Business will host the Undergraduate Open House to welcome all graduating BBA students and their guests onto campus and into Miller Hall. Faculty and staff will be present to mix and mingle, and light refreshments will be served.

• When? Friday, May 19, 2023, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
• Where? Alan B. Miller Hall
• Attire? Business casual
• RSVP? Required; RSVPs will be collected as part of the School of Business Diploma Ceremony registration survey sent to each student's W&M email.

MAIN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

This Commencement Ceremony is open to all graduating students from all William & Mary programs. Tickets for guests are required for this ceremony. This ceremony begins with the traditional walk across campus beginning at the Wren Building. The ceremony itself is held in Zable Stadium and features the Commencement speaker, festivities, and the University Commencement celebrations. Graduates are NOT recognized individually at this ceremony.

Walk Across Campus

• When? Friday, May 19, 2023, 6:15 pm.
• Where? Wren Building
• Attire? Regalia

Commencement Ceremony

• When? Friday, May 19, 2023, 7:00 pm.
• Where? Zable Stadium
• Attire? Regalia
• Tickets? Required for guests over the age of 2 (up to 6 tickets per graduate; Registration will open on February 24 and close on March 24).

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE

The Raymond A. Mason School of Business will host the Graduate Open House to welcome all graduating graduate students from the MBA, MAcc, MSBA, MS in Finance, and MS in Marketing programs and their guests onto campus and into Miller Hall. Faculty and staff will be present to mix and mingle, and light refreshments will be served.

• When? Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
• Where? Alan B. Miller Hall
• Attire? Business casual
• RSVP? Required; RSVPs will be collected as part of the School of Business Diploma Ceremony registration survey sent to each student's W&M email.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DIPLOMA CEREMONY

The Raymond A. Mason School of Business Diploma ceremony will recognize all graduates from the undergraduate and graduate programs at the School of Business. Graduates will be recognized individually at this ceremony and invited to cross the stage to be celebrated. Tickets are not required for this ceremony, but participating students must register. Students completing their degree requirements in Spring 2023 will have their diplomas available for pick-up after the ceremony concludes.

• When? Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 4:00 pm.
• Where? Kaplan Arena
• Attire? Regalia
• Tickets? Tickets are not required, but graduates must register to participate using the link sent to their W&M email (registration will open on February 24 and close on March 24).

PRE-COMMENCEMENT CHECKLIST

As you prepare to graduate, please review and complete the following:

• Check Banner(my.wm.edu/), ensure your degree requirements are complete, and clear any holds or fines. A hold on your account will prevent you from receiving your diploma on Commencement day. Payments for financial holds will need to be made before 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 18, to allow processing time and hold removal.
• Download the W&M Mobile app and tap W&M Grad to build a custom schedule of events, have fun with #wmgrad, and find updates, student instructions, parking, maps, the live stream, and other essential information.
• Carefully review the Information for Students. This includes important details about the schedule, photography, disability services information, and parking.
• Prepare your regalia.
• Check your W&M email regularly.

TICKETS

Tickets are required for the Main Commencement Ceremony taking place on Friday, May 19, at 7:00 pm. Ticket registration will take place from February 24 to March 24.

• Graduating students will receive an email in February with the registration link. Each graduate may initially request up to 6 guest tickets for the ceremony in Zable stadium. Graduates will also be able to indicate if they would like to request any additional tickets that may be available after registration has ended. We will notify you in mid-April if you are able to receive additional tickets.
• In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors to Kaplan Arena. Due to limited seating capacity inside Kaplan, graduates will receive fewer guest tickets if we need to move the ceremony inside (the exact number to be determined in April after registration is closed).
• Tickets are electronic and will be emailed to graduates in mid-May. You may then forward the tickets to your guests to display on their phones, or they may print out their tickets to be scanned. If using a phone, they should have the ticket open and ready for scanning when they reach the entry gate. Each ticket scans only once, so electronic tickets may not be duplicated.

REGALIA

REgalia is the cap, gown, hood, and tassel that you will wear for Commencement. The entire package is sold through the W&M Bookstore during Spring 2023. The W&M Bookstore is your contact for all regalia and graduation merchandise. You may also purchase class rings, announcements, diploma frames, and other graduation merchandise (shipping charges may apply).

• Regalia will be available for purchase in Spring 2023. Exact dates and details will be shared with graduating students via email.
• Regalia is available for purchase only. There is no rental option.
• You can purchase regalia by the set (cap, gown, hood, and tassel). MBA, MAcc, and BBA students should select "MBA" hood (drab/tan), and MSBA, MS in Finance, and MS in Marketing students should select "Master of Science" hood (gold).

Is regalia required for Commencement Ceremonies?

Yes, regalia is required to be worn by all graduates for Commencement.

What should be worn with regalia?

We recommend wearing attire appropriate for the formal atmosphere of Commencement. However, remember that it is likely to be warm that day, and you may not want to wear a suit coat under your regalia. In addition, comfortable, business formal shoes are recommended since you will likely do a lot of walking.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Degree Requirements & Diploma Questions

Wendy Urbano, Office of the Registrar, 757-221-2807

Commencement General Information

Commencement, 757-221-1669

Academia Regalia & Merchandise Questions

William & Mary Bookstore, 757-221-1669

Information Specific to the School of Business Events

• Full-Time MBA, 757-221-2895
• Part-Time MBA, 757-221-4330
• MAcc & MSBA, 757-221-6213
• Online programs, 757-221-1424
• Undergraduate business, 757-221-6348