Commencement Schedule
2027 Commencement Schedule
Review the schedule below and visit our City Guide for hotel and dining recommendations. Reserve early to avoid sold-out accommodations and limited seating.
Senior Sendoff / Friday, May 7, 2027 3:30-5pm / Wildcat Center, Harborside Campus
Graduating students and their families & friends are invited to join faculty and staff in the main gym to enjoy a social hour with light refreshments and cash bar (valid ID required; non-alcoholic options available). Grads, wear your graduation gown and take photos to mark this exciting time!
Registration required, check back for signup form.
The Final Course / Friday, May 7, 2027
Following the Senior Toast, enjoy an international inspired reception with family & friends overlooking the Narragansett Bay in the Rhode Island Room at JWU’s Harbor View facility. Open on-site parking is available in the building’s parking lots.
Check back for location, time, menu, and registration information for this paid, ticketed event.
Graduate Studies Commencement / Saturday, May 8, 2027
Commencement is the formal graduation ceremony held once per year that celebrates the completion or near-completion of a degree program – one of the highest rewards of academic achievement. Additional festivities are held to accompany this special occasion. This non-ticketed graduation ceremony celebrates students earning advanced degrees (e.g. master’s, doctorate).
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- 9am Arrival Time
- 10am Ceremony Start Time
- 11:30am End Time (approximate)
- Livestream Link (available late April)
Undergraduate Commencement / Saturday, May 8, 2027
Commencement is the formal graduation ceremony held once per year that celebrates the completion or near-completion of a degree program – one of the highest rewards of academic achievement. Additional festivities are held to accompany this special occasion. This ticketed graduation ceremony celebrates students earning undergraduate degrees (e.g. associate, bachelor’s).
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- 1pm Arrival Time
- 2pm Ceremony Start Time
- 4-4:30pm End Time (approximate)
- Livestream Link (available late April)
Professional photographers will take a series of quick photos at each commencement ceremony as graduates approach and leave the commencement stage. Photos will be available online at gradimages.com 1-2 weeks after the ceremony.
All are welcome to visit popular campus spots like Gaebe Commons or the Harborside Wildcat Statue to take photos.