Commencement

Information to follow

Thursday, May 18

6:30 p.m.: Alumni Association Senior Class Dinner (students only), Fleck Dining Hall

Monday, May 22 - Thursday, May 25

Classroom obligations conclude as seniors take final exams.

Thursday, May 25

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Commencement Rehearsal (mandatory for graduates), starting in BPAC

6:30 p.m.:  Formal dinner and Junior/Senior Prom (optional)

Saturday, May 27 - Baccalaureate

4:30 p.m.: Graduates gather at the Bell Tower for Baccalaureate lineup (mandatory for graduates). In case of rain, graduates will convene in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of Christ Uniting.

5:00 p.m.: Baccalaureate will be held in the Church of Christ Uniting adjacent to the campus.

6:15 p.m. (approx.): Immediately following Baccalaureate, there will be refreshments hosted by the Board of Trustees under the tent on Back Campus in honor of graduates and their families. In case of inclement weather, refreshments will be in the Carpenter Athletic Center. 

Sunday, May 28 - Commencement

12:15 p.m.: Class Photo on Bell Tower steps
Following the photo, graduates assemble at the Bell Tower for Commencement. In case of rain, graduates will gather in the Blue Gym of the Pettebone-Dickson Student Center.

1:00 p.m.: Commencement exercises - Back Campus
In case of rain, Commencement exercises will be held in Carpenter Athletic Center.

Immediately following Commencement: Attendees are invited to Farewell Punch Bowl under the tent. Award winners should report to the Commencement stage for photos.

To view the Upper School Baccalaureate Service on May 27, please follow this link.

To view the Upper School Commencement on May 28, please follow this link.

To view the Lower School Graduation on May 30, please follow this link. 

1.  Jacket and tie, dress shirt, dress slacks, dress socks, and dress shoes.  (NO sandals, docksides, or boots).

OR

2.  Spring dress or dressy skirt & blouse (knee-length or longer preferred), and dress shoes.  Bare backs, spaghetti straps, skirts with excessive slits, or jean jackets are not acceptable.

 

Commencement
1. Navy blue blazer, white dress shirt, school tie (available in the campus bookstore), grey dress slacks, dress socks, and dress shoes.  (NO sandals, docksides or boots).

OR

2. Traditional knee length or longer, all-white dress (no accent colors), dress white shoes or sandals. Bare backs, spaghetti straps, skirts with excessive slits are not acceptable.

If you have any questions about Commencement attire, please contact Mrs. Swaback or Mr. Pons.

Tuxedo by Sarno discount

UPPER SCHOOL INFORMATION

Address: 201 N. Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704

Campus map and parking

Local lodging

 

DIRECTIONS

Wyoming Seminary is easily accessible from any direction by car, bus or plane. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport at Avoca is the nearest airport. Martz Trailways provides express coach service from Philadelphia and New York. Taxi service is available between the Wilkes-Barre terminal and the campus.

From Interstate 80

Take Exit 284. Follow 115 North approximately 24 miles. Near Wilkes-Barre, 115 North becomes 309 North. Take Exit 4 off 309.

From Interstate 81

Take Exit 170B. Follow 115 North which will become 309 North. Take Exit 4 off 309.

From Route 476

Take Exit 105. Follow 115 North until it becomes 309 North. Take Exit 4 off 309.

From Exit 4 off 309

Having taken Exit 4 marked "Kingston/Forty Fort," stay in the left lane of the ramp and at the traffic light turn left onto Rutter Avenue. Continue on Rutter to the second traffic light (Pierce Street). Turn right onto Pierce and drive two blocks to the intersection of Pierce Street with Route 11 (also known as Wyoming Avenue). Turn left (south) on Route11. Make the third right turn onto Market Street and then immediately turn left onto South Sprague Avenue. There are two parking lots on the left side of South Sprague Avenue.