Commencement

2025 Commencement

The 2024-25 academic year is the 276th year in the life of Washington and Lee University and culminates with the Commencement ceremonies for the School of Law, and the undergraduate College and Williams School.

Law Commencement 2025

The 170th commencement ceremony for the Washington and Lee University School of Law is scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. on the Front Lawn of the main campus. 

Commencement ceremonies will be broadcast live on the Web for those unable to attend.

Undergraduate Commencement 2025

The 238th undergraduate commencement is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. on the Front Lawn of the main campus. The Baccalaureate Service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 10 a.m., also on the Front Lawn.

Commencement ceremonies will be broadcast live on the Web for those unable to attend.

*Please note, loud noisemakers, including air horns, confetti poppers, and similar devices, are prohibited during the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies.