All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Week of activities scheduled to celebrate WVWC Class of 2025

West Virginia Wesleyan College will honor nearly 200 graduating students during commencement on May 10, with a week of celebratory activities including receptions, ceremonies, and events for graduates and their families.

West Virginia Wesleyan College is preparing for commencement exercises to be held on the Wesley Chapel oval this year.

Commencement will be held Saturday, May 10, beginning at 10 a.m. this year recognizing nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate students. A livestream link is available at https://www.wvwc.edu/livestream-events/

A number of activities have been planned leading up to commencement this week. Grad Fest will kick off at 5 p.m. at the 88 Pavilion on Wednesday, May 7.

On Thursday, May 8, graduates get a final opportunity to win big at the Last Chance Big Bingo at 8 p.m. in the French A. See Dining Center. Prizes will be themed around items that will be needed for graduates to establish their new homes and careers.

On Friday, May 9, Alderson Broaddus University transfer students will be recognized in the morning with a special reception at 11 a.m. in the Greek Alumni Room.

Nursing Convocation is slated for 1 p.m. in Wesley Chapel with a reception to follow in the French A. See Dining Hall Side Dining Rooms at 2 p.m.

The School of Education Reception will take place at 3 p.m. in the Greek Alumni Room.

Several organizations are participating in a Celebration of Achievement and Cording Ceremony at 4 p.m. in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts.

The Baccalaureate Ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel.

Following the ceremony, President James Moore invites graduates and their families to a Senior Send-Off at the 88 Pavilion beginning at 8:15 p.m.

For more information, visit www.wvwc.edu/commencement-2025/

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