Commencement

Monday, May 18, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

Procession begins at 2:40 p.m.

Total Mortgage Arena

600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Procession begins at 4:40 p.m.

Ives Concert Hall, WCSU Midtown Campus

181 White Street, Danbury, CT

Midtown Quad, 2:00 p.m

Graduates, faculty and guests are invited to stop by the tent for light refreshments and music before the ceremony.

Visit our FAQ page for more information!

Who is eligible to participate in the 2026 Commencement?

Bachelor and Associates candidates: If you graduated in December 2025, January 2026, or are eligible to graduate in May or August of 2026, you are required to apply for graduation at the Registrar’s office or check their website to get information and the application at: Graduation – Office of the Registrar (wcsu.edu)

Master’s candidates: If you graduated in December 2025, January 2026, or are eligible to graduate in May or August of 2026, you are required to apply for graduation through the Graduate Studies office or visit their website to get information and the application at: Application for Degree Form – Office of Graduate Studies (wcsu.edu)

Doctoral candidates: You will be eligible to graduate upon the completion of your dissertation defense and the approval of your Doctoral Advisory Committee.

Questions? Contact the Event & Conference Management department at ECM@wcsu.edu.