WRIGHT COLLEGE
2025 GRADFEST SCHEDULE
All GradFest events will be held at the college unless otherwise noted. Please see below for exact timing and locations.
April 28 – May 1, 2025
All students participating in the in-person ceremony must pick up their cap, gown, tassel, and tickets during GradFest.
For more information, please contact:
- Katie Ordinario, Director of Student Activities, at kordinario@ccc.edu for information on GradFest events.
- Registrar’s Office at wrregistrar@ccc.edu for information on cap, gown, and ticket pick-up.
Pre-GradFest: Friday, April 25, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
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2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Student Life Banquet Join us in celebrating the achievements and hard work of our student clubs, organizations, and SGA officers. This special event will honor the contributions of those who have made a significant impact on our campus community this year. We will also be pinning our graduating officers during the event, so they can proudly showcase their efforts on their graduation stoles. Come enjoy an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and community as we acknowledge the dedication and efforts of our outstanding students. We look forward to seeing you there! Lunch will be provided. RSVP is required. |
Events Atrium |
Monday, April 28, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Graduation Packet (Cap and Gown) Distribution Graduates participating in the commencement ceremony will have the opportunity to pick up their graduation packets, which include the cap, gown, and tickets. Additionally, eligible students will receive:
Staff will be available to assist with any questions regarding the ceremony. Photo ID is required for pickup. |
Records Department Arts Building Room A129 |
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12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Multicultural and Affinity Pinning Celebration The Multicultural and Affinity Pinning Celebration offers graduates a special opportunity to honor the cultural intersections in their lives and recognize the communities they belong to. Open to the entire Wright College community, this event allows students to celebrate their identities and connections as they mark this important milestone. Affinity groups across campus have provided support and belonging throughout their journey, and this ceremony serves as a meaningful way to celebrate graduation alongside their personal communities. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP is required.
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Events Atrium |
| 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
GradImages: Graduate Portraits GradImages, a professional photography company, will provide graduates with the opportunity to take official graduation portraits in cap and gown. Photos will be available for purchase after the commencement ceremony. |
Events Atrium |
| 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Black Student Completers Celebration Join us for a pre-commencement celebration honoring Black students who have completed their studies at Wilbur Wright College. This ceremony celebrates Black culture, heritage, and the enduring values of community and scholarship. While it pays homage to African traditions, the celebration acknowledges and embraces the rich diversity within Black identity. Dinner will be provided. RSVP is required. |
Events Atrium |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Graduation Packet (Cap and Gown) Distribution
Graduates participating in the commencement ceremony will have the opportunity to pick up their graduation packets, which include the cap, gown, and tickets. Additionally, eligible students will receive:
Staff will be available to assist with any questions regarding the ceremony. Photo ID is required for pickup. |
Records Department Arts Building Room A129 |
| 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Farewell to Our Grads Luau
The entire Wright College community is invited to join us for a tropical celebration honoring the success of our Class of 2025 graduates! Come enjoy an afternoon filled with lively music, fun activities, and delicious food as we send off our grads in true island style. Let’s make it a celebration to remember! Lunch will be provided. RSVP is required. |
Events Atrium |
| 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | GradImages: Graduate Portraits
GradImages, a professional photography company, will provide graduates with the opportunity to take official graduation portraits in cap and gown. Photos will be available for purchase after the commencement ceremony. |
Events Atrium |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Graduation Packet (Cap and Gown) Distribution
Graduates participating in the commencement ceremony will have the opportunity to pick up their graduation packets, which include the cap, gown, and tickets. Additionally, eligible students will receive:
Staff will be available to assist with any questions regarding the ceremony. Photo ID is required for pickup. |
Records Department Arts Building Room A129 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | 2025 Graduate Academic Awards Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate the academic achievements of our Class of 2025 graduates! Breakfast will be served. RSVP is required to attend. |
Events Atrium |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
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10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Graduation Packet (Cap and Gown) Distribution Distribution Graduates participating in the commencement ceremony will have the opportunity to pick up their graduation packets, which include the cap, gown, and tickets. Additionally, eligible students will receive:
Staff will be available to assist with any questions regarding the ceremony. Photo ID is required for pickup. |
Records Department Arts Building Room A129 |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Decision Day Join us in celebrating the decisions made by our Wright College Class of 2025 Grads! Whether they’ve chosen to attend a college or university, or landed a job in their chosen career field, we’re proud of their achievements. There will be opportunities for photos, and lunch will be provided! Still undecided? No worries! Stop by and meet with our Advising and Transfer Center or the Career Planning and Placement Center to explore your options. Transfer college representatives will also be available to answer any questions you may have. Lunch will be provided. RSVP is required. |
Faculty Dining Area |
