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Fall 2025 Commencement
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Preparing for Commencement Day
Caps, Gowns and Hoods
Bachelor's degree students are required to wear a cap and gown. Master's degree students are required to wear a tam, hood and gown.
Purchase Regalia
Regalia can be ordered online through the Bookstore. Orders must be placed by Thursday, December 4 to ensure delivery before commencement.
Pre-ordered regalia can be picked up at the Bookstore in the lower level of Strosacker Hall. The deadline for pick up is before 4 p.m. on Friday, December 12. View Bookstore hours. Call the Bookstore at (440) 826-2205 with any questions.
Cords and Stoles
Students earning a bachelor's degree with honors (cumulative GPA of 3.6 or above) will be issued Honor Cords by the University. Qualifying students will receive an email with instructions for obtaining their cords.
Stoles are distributed by the sponsoring organization. Contact the appropriate organization for information.
Commencement Ceremony and Celebration Events
Parking
Almost all parking on campus is open on the day of commencement.
- Accessible parking: The BW parking lot located immediately west of the Lou Higgins Recreation Center is designated for accessible parking to accommodate any graduates, families, or guests with a disability placard and those with limited mobility. Accessible parking is also available in every lot on campus.
- No parking is allowed in fire zones.
- Parking questions? Contact Parking Services at (440) 826-2410 if you have questions prior to the day of commencement. Contact Safety and Security at (440) 826-2336 if you have questions on the day of commencement.
Tickets
Tickets will NOT be required for guests at any of the fall 2024 commencement day events.
Conferring of Degrees Ceremony
2:00 p.m., Ursprung Gymnasium, Lou Higgins Recreation Center, 136 E. Bagley Rd., Berea (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
The conferring of degrees ceremony for students receiving a master's degree and students receiving a bachelor's degree will be held at 2:00 p.m.
• For more information, please visit https://www.bw.edu/commencement/.
Agenda
Upcoming Events
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Baccalaureate Service
Baccalaureate is a non-denominational service that gives thanks for the achievements of the graduates, celebrates the completion of their academic careers, and asks for God's blessings on their futures. Rev. C.J. Harkness will preside. Faculty and student leaders will conduct the ceremony. All students and families are invited to attend.
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
President's Reception
The President's Reception welcomes all graduates and their families and guests to celebrate their achievements together. This informal event features light refreshments. Formal dress is not required, and reservations are not necessary. Caps and gowns are not worn at this time. (Individual academic departments may host receptions for graduating students and parents. Contact departments directly for information.)
Hosted By
Co-hosted with: Baldwin Wallace University, Events and Conference Services, Interfraternity Council, Registration and Records, Dining Services, Academic Advising, Academic Affairs, Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA), Libraries, Residence Life and Housing, Strosacker Hall (Student Union), Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, LGBTQ+ Services, Brain Center for Community Engagement, Lou Higgins Campus Recreation Center, One Stop, Division of Student Experience, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Weekends at BW, Office of Spiritual Life, BW Scholarships, Graduate Studies, Commencement Resources (OWNER), Parent & Family Programs (PFP)
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