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May Commencement

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May Commencement 

West Virginia University’s May 2024 graduates will be honored during Commencement weekend, May 10-12. 

The WVU School of Public Health Commencement Ceremony will be held:

  • Date: Friday, May 12
  • Time: 12 p.m. EST
  • Location: WVU Coliseum

Class of 2024 graduates and Public Health faculty and staff who completed the online registration form (deadline May 3) will be able to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. If you have questions, please contact Kara Forst.

The full university commencement schedule and additional details can be found at graduation.wvu.edu. 

Regalia

Caps and gowns will be required and can be purchased online from Herff Jones or in person from any WVU Bookstore. 

Reminders about regalia/tassle colors: 

  • B.S. in Health Services Management & Leadership: forest green
  • B.S. in Public Health: salmon
  • Master of Health Administration: forest green
  • Master of Public Health: salmon
  • Master of Science (Biostatistics, Industrial Hygiene, and Population Health): golden yellow
  • Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences (Epidemiology, Occupational & Environmental Health Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences): dark blue

Important information to know before the ceremony

All participating students must arrive at 11 a.m. with full regalia. Upon arriving at the WVU Coliseum, graduates should proceed to the Basketball Practice Facility. (There will be signs and volunteers to help guide you.) There will be no graduation practice, so it is essential that you arrive on time to receive instruction for the ceremony itself.

Additional need-to-know details: 

  • There are no areas available for coats, purses, etc. to be stored during the ceremony, as the facility will immediately be in use following the School of Public Health ceremony. These items must be kept with family members or in your vehicle.
  • Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all in attendance. Non-approved purses, backpacks, etc. cannot be brought into the venue.
  • The ceremony will last approximately two (2) hours. Appropriate, comfortable footwear is highly recommended.
  • There is ample parking at the WVU Coliseum for graduates, family and guests.
  • Doors will open to family and friends at approximately 11:30 a.m. Tickets are not required.
  • The Coliseum has Accessibility Parking out front from the Main Entrance and Accessibility Seating is available.

Procedure for Graduates

  • Graduates will be called by college/school to walk up on stage as their name is read to receive their diploma cover and have a photo taken on stage and again before going back to their seat.
  • All graduates who have earned hoods will be hooded. Hoods will be carried in, draped over the left arm. Hooders should process in and sit with the graduate they are hooding. Faculty are required to wear regalia to participate.
  • Graduates and guests will be dismissed at the same time.

Applying for May 2024 Graduation

Students must apply during the term they intend to graduate. Please know the application deadline has passed (March 8). 

Questions?

Contact Kara Forst or the Office of University Events at graduation@mail.wvu.edu.