As we wrap up the Spring 2025 semester, we are excited to celebrate our newest Health Sciences graduates who are about to begin another step in their journey. Together, these students have accomplished so much personally and professionally while learning and working to improve health and well-being.
Our graduates’ inspiring stories and lifetime commitment to serving others is an opportunity to reflect on our individual purpose and our collective mission at Health Sciences and West Virginia University.
We can’t wait to see all that these graduates will accomplish, and we are so excited to cheer them on. We hope the lessons they’ve learned along the way provide guidance and reassurance in their new adventures.
Remember, country roads will always lead you back home.
Schedule of events
Commencement ceremonies will be live-streamed on this website, as well as graduation.wvu.edu. Archived recordings will also be available on both websites.
May 16
Schools of Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health Commencement Ceremony, ,
Coliseum
School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony, ,
Coliseum
The Coliseum is ADA compliant with ADA parking in the front of the building. A valid handicap placard will be required for handicap parking. Shuttles and golf carts will be running in the parking areas.
The PRT closes for summer break Saturday, May 10, and will not be an option for transportation to and from Commencement Weekend ceremonies.
Guest entrances
Guests may enter through any of the gates at the Coliseum. Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start time.
Graduate entrances
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.
Clear Bag Policy
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.
I am well prepared for my future endeavors; my professors took the time to help shape my future in nursing. From the coursework and clinicals I have obtained with classmates, I feel very well equipped to be a part of a team while managing my patients' condition.
My experience in the WVU School of Dentistry has given me so much more than just the education needed to be a dentist. I have life experiences that have helped me grow into not only a more suitable professional for the field of dentistry, but to also be a better person.
I wanted a program that would set me apart for medical school. I know the Ex Phys program will help me achieve my goals due to the rigorous curriculum that is provided during undergrad.
WVU provided me with a variety of opportunities to further myself as a person both academically and socially. The resources at the university are abundant and all the staff want to assist students to be the most successful that they can be. WVU provided me with the foundation to start my career, and the necessary tools to further my education.
Choosing WVU to pursue dental hygiene was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. This program challenged me in the best ways—academically, professionally and personally.