Washington & Jefferson College

Commencement Weekend: May 18-19, 2012

• Baccalaureate Service: Friday, May 18 at 6:00PM
• Commencement Exercises: Saturday, May 19 at 10:00AM (Prelude at 9:45AM)

Information for Graduates Final Commencement Instructions Senior Week Schedule Complete the hometown newspaper announcements form Video and Photography Services Caps and gowns may be picked up in the Book Store after May 1st.  Diploma frames are available for purchase.	Information for Guests Getting Here Accommodations Restaurants Parking Special Needs Travel Advisories
Information for Faculty Memo from the President	More Resources Streaming Video Feed will be available approximately 30 minutes prior to the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies.  You also have the option to watch the stream and interact through Facebook.  Visit www.washjeff.edu/washjeff and click the "Live Stream" button.

 

View Pictures of 2011 Commencement

Visit our Archived Live Streaming Video Feed Commencement 2011 and Baccalaureate 2011.

Facilities Available During the Weekend

Before the ceremony, the Barista will have continental breakfast items available for purchase. We will also have a Hospitality Center (with coffee, water, and restrooms) in the Technology Center. The tent will open for seating at 8:30 a.m.  Indoor viewing will be available in the Olin Fine Arts Center.

Following the ceremony, reception areas will be set up around Old Main. Refreshments will be served, and these areas will provide a comfortable and spacious setting for introductions, pictures, and farewells.

NOTE: No tickets are necessary for the commencement exercises.

Special Needs

Handicap parking will be available behind the Burnett Center and in the Technology Center parking lot.  For wheelchair seating arrangements, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 724 223-6006.

Travel Advisories

Please be advised that there is road construction on Lincoln Street, which runs through campus. The road remains open, but we ask that you add another 15 minutes for travel to allow for unforeseen circumstances related to construction. In addition, you may wish to wear flat shoes/shoes meant for walking as you may need to walk on the grass or on other uneven terrain.   Visit the official travel information center of PA for information on surrounding areas.