Commencement
The Spring Class of 2022, the first NC Promise graduating class, leaves Cullowhee as one of the most resilient classes in WCU history. They overcame a pandemic that forced a switch to online classes from home, before returning to campus for hybrid instruction, followed by a return to normalcy. Now they are prepared to take that resiliency into the workplace as proud Catamounts.
Ceremonies and Livestreams
UPDATE: This afternoon's ceremony has been delayed until 3:30PM. Thank you for your patience.
All ceremonies will be available via livestream on Western Carolina University's Youtube channel and on this page. Livestream videos will be switched out on this page once each ceremony is complete.
Ceremonies
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 6, at 7pm
The Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education and Allied Professions, and Fine and Performing Arts
Saturday, May 7, at 10am
The Colleges of Business, Engineering and Technology, and Health and Human Sciences
Saturday, May 7, at 3pm
Graduate Profiles
Meet just a few members of the Class of 2022 who have found their calling, made an impact, built a community and pushed boundaries during their time at WCU.
Lynda Farren
Lynda Farren has been a successful entrepreneur her entire life, the last 20 or so years as owner of Farren Property Management in Hayesville. So why would the successful business owner return to college at Western Carolina University to complete her bachelor’s degree in innovation leadership and entrepreneurship?
Maggie King
Maggie King knows the power of education. She’s gone from being the first in her family to graduate high school and college to becoming a teacher and, hopefully soon, an assistant principal.
Congratulations Graduates!
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*Preliminary numbers only. Final numbers will be reported after grades post.