Department(s):
Dean of StudentsGreetings!
The Graduate Commencement (5/15) and Undergraduate Commencement (5/16) ceremonies are fast approaching, and we need many volunteers to help make these important events run smoothly for our graduates. Role and responsibilities range from helping to line up the graduates to guiding families and loved ones, assisting with wayfinding, and more.
Please consider volunteering on May 15th for our Graduate Commencement from 1:30pm until 8pm or on Friday, May 16th from 10:30am until 5:30pm. Please note that these time frames may not represent your particular role or end time as there are a variety of volunteer opportunities such as greeting, providing directions, supporting behind the scenes as well as lineup.
If you are interested in assisting with either ceremony date (or both!) please complete the interest form below by April 28:
2025 Commencement Volunteer Interest Form
We will offer a brief training in advance of the ceremonies to ensure you are confident in your role(s) and responsibilities and will provide you with a Commencement Volunteer T-shirt! Additionally, transportation will be made available to volunteers to assist in navigating to and from the DCU Center with ease if desired. Some roles may involve adjusted hours; however, volunteers are expected to fulfil their shift until the area lead informs you otherwise.
Thank you in advance for your support! If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Christine Sharry at crsharry@wpi.edu with any questions or concerns. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025 with you!
Sincerely,
The Commencement Planning Committee