Commencement is a special time of year at West Virginia University.
As the Class of 2023 gathers to celebrate, among the sea of caps and gowns is a proud first-generation graduate, an eager advocate and a dedicated researcher. This moment offers a chance to stop and think about the journey they have taken together in our mission to improve the health and well-being of West Virginians.
We know that wherever they go, they will help to make the world a better place, taking with them the values that make Mountaineers truly special — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation. They have chosen a life that seeks to better the lives of others, through health, wisdom and compassion. And we can’t wait to see what they do.
Commencement ceremonies will be live-streamed on this website, as well as graduation.wvu.edu. Archived recordings will also be available on both websites.
Free parking is available for graduates at the Coliseum. There will be parking staff and University Police officers stationed to help direct you to the nearest parking area.
University Police and parking staff will be on site to help direct guests to designated parking areas. Accessible parking is available for guests who require it. Accessible parking placard should be visible upon entry to help parking staff direct you to the designated accessible parking area. More parking information can be found on the WVU Parking Map for the Evansdale Campus. Shuttles will be available from parking lots to the ceremony locations.
Guests may enter through any of the gates at the Coliseum. Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start time.
Graduates should check-in at the Basketball Practice Facility 60 minutes prior to the ceremony time.
No one other than the graduates will be permitted into the check-in areas.
The University’s Clear Bag Policy will be enforced for Commencement activities. Attendees may bring in one clear bag no larger than 12"×6"×12" or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag. Attendees are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch bag (no larger than 4.5"×6.5") for privacy.
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I chose WVU School of Nursing because it is where I felt most at home. Everyone within the school and people within the community seemed the most welcoming so that is ultimately why I chose WVU to call home.
The challenging curriculum, rigorous coursework, clinical experiences, and simulations have made me feel confident going into my career. I know I will continuously learn in the nursing field, but WVU has given me a great foundation to build from.
The opportunities and learning experiences that WVU has provided me with, especially in the clinical setting, have been second to none. The 200 hours I have spent in the hospital during leadership in addition all my other clinical experiences have given me confidence in my ability to apply what I have learned in class to actual patient care and I feel more than ready to take the skills and knowledge I have gained into my career as a nurse.
I think that the broad-based learning that the School of Public Health offers is fantastic. The school produces incredibly well-rounded applicants for any graduate program or professional position.