May 2018 Graduation Ceremonies
Graduation is a long-anticipated time of celebration for Southern Wesleyan’s graduates and their families and guests. Here you will find information about the schedule of events, along with other helpful details that will help assure a special and memorable experience for everyone. For any special questions or needs regarding Graduation events, please contact SWU's Office of Academic Records at 864-644-5530.
We look forward to seeing you at Graduation!
Watch the graduation live stream on YouTube
The live video will appear about 10 minutes before the ceremony begins.
Baccalaureate Service
Thursday, May 3, 2018 — 3:00 p.m.
Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center
The Baccalaureate service (a formal, academic worship service) provides an opportunity to reflect and give thanks for God's faithfulness through the education of our students. Any SWU Online students wishing to participate in this service should notify Academic Records at least three weeks prior to the ceremony in order to be included in the printed program.
Graduation Ceremony — On-Campus Program Students
Friday, May 4, 2018 — 10:00 a.m.
Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center
We ask that all guests be seated by 9:45 a.m. to help ensure that the ceremony begins on time. Following the ceremony, the graduates are invited to gather with their guests and faculty outside of Newton Hobson.
All guests must have a ticket for admittance to the ceremony. Guests without tickets will be directed to the overflow areas to view the ceremony on closed circuit broadcast. There will not be extra tickets available.
Graduation Ceremony — SWU Online Students
Friday, May 4, 2018 — 3:00 p.m.
Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center
We ask that all guests be seated by 2:45 p.m. to help ensure that the ceremony begins on time. Following the ceremony, the graduates are invited to gather with their guests and faculty outside of Newton Hobson.
All guests must have a ticket for admittance to the ceremony. Guests without tickets will be directed to the overflow areas to view the ceremony on closed circuit broadcast. Tickets and regalia will be mailed to online students a few days prior to the ceremony. There will not be extra tickets available.