{"id":2863,"date":"2026-03-04T13:55:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T18:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/newsforowufamilies\/?p=2863"},"modified":"2026-03-04T14:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:06:06","slug":"get-ready-owu-families-commencement-will-be-here-soon-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/newsforowufamilies\/get-ready-owu-families-commencement-will-be-here-soon-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Get ready, OWU Families &#8211; Commencement will be here soon!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey parents and families of OWU graduating seniors! Can you believe Commencement is less than 70 days away? Ohio Wesleyan&#8217;s big day is on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 1 p.m., and we&#8217;re getting things ready! Are you ready?<\/p>\n<p>The links below have important deadlines, helpful guidance, and answers to frequently asked questions about graduation and Commencement Day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/current-students\/seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/current-students\/seniors\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741279245619000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Pu7haI9pZn4C7g8LcJb-S\"><strong>Seniors (Class of 2026)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Find important updates, a calendar of senior events, special celebrations, and more about Commencement Week. (This page is updated regularly!) Graduating seniors should also look for weekly emails with important information on events and deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/office-of-the-registrar\/graduation-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/office-of-the-registrar\/graduation-information\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741279245619000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TPNLXZviWbxMpm8RfaJBy\"><strong>Graduation Information<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The mandatory steps your student needs to take to be eligible for graduation and to walk in the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/commencement-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/commencement-week\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741279245619000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0OpelxDuZPsSi9hpt8wZkI\"><strong>Commencement Week<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Helpful details plus FAQs to help you plan and enjoy the celebration!<\/p>\n<p><em>A highlight this year will be a reception in the Benes Rooms following the 1 p.m. Commencement Ceremony, where academic departments celebrate graduating seniors and families! Light beverages and snacks will be provided as we honor the Class of 2026. More details coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to share this special occasion with you and your graduates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OWU Sponsoring Organization\/Office:<\/strong>\u00a0Academic Affairs<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong> Viridiana Leonard at <a href=\"mailto:provost@owu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">provost@owu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey parents and families of OWU graduating seniors! Can you believe Commencement is less than 70 days away? Ohio Wesleyan&#8217;s big day is on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 1 p.m., and we&#8217;re getting things ready! Are you ready? 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