Congratulations Class of 2021!

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Way to go, Deacs! Our three-day celebration of your achievement has been as unique as your journey. We hope you take pride in the perseverance, commitment and resilience you showed to reach this milestone.

You did Mother So Dear proud.

Welcome to the Wake Forest alumni family.


Bask in the glory of Commencement Weekend

Relive your favorite Commencement Weekend moments or experience a highlight you might have missed.

Re-live Commencement Weekend

A Weekend to Remember!


Re-live the events and celebration that was 2021 Commencement in photos.

2021 Commencement

A Celebration Like No Other


Watch the highlights we put together from Commencement Weekend.

2021 Commencement Ceremony at Truist Field

Commencement Ceremony


Wake Forest holds an undergraduate Commencement celebration like no other at Truist Field.

Commencement Speakers

Words of Wisdom


Watch as our VIP guest speakers deliver inspiring messages to the Class of 2021.

President's Message

A Message from the President


Wake Forest President Emeritus Nathan O. Hatch addresses the Class of 2021.

Diploma Ceremonies

Diploma Ceremonies


Undergraduates are individually recognized in four degree conferral ceremonies.

Virtual Baccalaureate

Virtual Baccalaureate


The Class of 2021 is honored in a pre-recorded service in Wait Chapel.

Deacon Spirit

Deacon Spirit


Student groups perform for the Class of 2021 and guests at Truist Field.

ROTC Commissioning

Officers, Officially


The ROTC Commissioning is a cherished highlight of Commencement.


Commencement Programs

Diploma Ceremonies:
One: PDF | Digital Book — Two: PDF | Digital Book
Three: PDF | Digital Book — Four: PDF | Digital Book

Honors & Awards Ceremony: PDF | Digital Book
School of Business Hooding: PDF | Digital Book
School of Divinity Hooding: PDF | Digital Book
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Ceremony: PDF | Digital Book
School of Law Hooding: PDF | Digital Book


Cap hair, don’t care

It’s been a toss-your-hat-in-the-air kind of weekend! Share Insta-worthy moments from your Commencement Weekend celebration with #wfugrad.