December 10, 2024

Media advisory: Wayne State University commencement ceremonies celebrate class of 2024

WHAT: Nearly 2,000 students will conclude 2024 as graduates of Wayne State University and participate in the institution’s annual commencement ceremonies. 
 
WHEN: The ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. See below for a full commencement ceremony schedule. Each ceremony will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes.  

Media credentials and advance check-in are required. Media representatives planning to attend the ceremonies should RSVP by emailing Katie McMillan at gg1806@wayne.edu or calling (586) 344-8878. 
 
WHERE: The Wayne State Fieldhouse, 1290 W. Warren Avenue, Detroit 
 
PARKING: Complimentary parking will be available in Lot 50, located at 1200 W. Warren Avenue, and Structure 2, located at 5150 John C. Lodge 
 
STREAMING: A livestream of the celebrations will be available for viewing on the commencement website during each ceremony.  

For more information, visit wayne.edu/commencement.  

Commencement Ceremony Schedule 

Ceremony I – 9 a.m. 

  • College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts 

  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 

Ceremony II – 2 p.m. 

  • College of Education 

  • College of Engineering 

  • School of Information Sciences 

  • School of Medicine 

  • Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 

Ceremony III – 7 p.m. 

  • Mike Ilitch School of Business 

  • School of Social Work 

  • College of Nursing 

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