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Commencement
On this page:
- Commencement Ceremony Information
- Other Information
Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony
The Lake Campus hosts one annual commencement ceremony exclusively for Lake Campus students. Eligible students who will receive Lake Campus degrees, and have applied for graduation, may choose to participate in the Lake Campus Commencement. The ceremony often includes an address from the Dean, a keynote speaker, and the conferral of degrees.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS! You made it! Your hard work and commitment have paid off, and now is the time to celebrate YOUR graduation from Wright State University’s Lake Campus!
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Romer's Celina Ballroom, 1100 S. Main Street (US 127), Celina, OH 45822
- Invitations to participate in the Commencement Ceremony will be sent in early 2023.
Caps & Gowns
If you plan to participate in the ceremony, you must wear a cap and gown. Online ordering is now available.
Online Purchasing - Orders should be placed by March 28, 2023.
In-store Purchasing - Caps and gowns will be available for purchase on campus at the Lake Campus Bookstore starting Monday, March 13, 2023. The Bookstore will provide extended hours on both Wednesday March 22 and April 5, until 6pm each evening.
Students graduating with honors will be notified via email prior to Commencement and can pick up Honor Cords in the Bookstore at a designated time.
If you have any questions about caps & gowns, please contact gretchen.rentz@wright.edu.
Applying for Graduation
Follow these steps:
- Log in to WINGS Express.
- Select Apply for Graduation.
- Select your Degree. For dual degrees, you must apply separately for each one.
Deadlines to Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester 2022
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to Request Diploma Pick-Up | Friday, January 27, 2023 |
| Diplomas Available for Pick-Up at RaiderConnect (Dayton campus only) (must have been requested in advance) | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 |
| Diplomas Mailed | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
Duplicate Diplomas
Request a duplicate diploma. There is a $35 fee.
