Commencement week is a wonderful and very special celebration for our graduating classes. Locations are dependent on the weather and the typical schedule is included below.
- INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GRADUATES
- LIVESTREAM
- GRADUATE ATTIRE
- DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
- LOCAL LODGING
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GRADUATES
Wednesday, May 22
Academic Concentration Showcase
Senior Recital
Thursday, May 23
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Commencement and Baccalaureate practice, BPAC (mandatory for graduates)
Evening: Junior/Senior Prom
Friday, May 24
4:30 p.m.: Graduates arrive at the Bell Tower for Baccalaureate lineup (mandatory for graduates)
5 p.m.: Baccalaureate in the Church of Christ Uniting
6:15 p.m.: Immediately following Baccalaureate, refreshments hosted by the Board of Trustees under the tent on Back Campus
Saturday, May 25
9:15 a.m.: Graduates arrive for class photo on Bell Tower steps
10 a.m.: Commencement followed by Punch Bowl on Back Campus
LIVESTREAM
GRADUATE ATTIRE
Baccalaureate
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, Dr. Penland, or Mrs. Bartron.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
UPPER SCHOOL INFORMATION
Address: 201 N. Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704
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.
LOCAL LODGING
Courtyard by Marriott
Wilkes-Barre 879 Schechter Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 235-6700
Fairfield Inn by Marriott (located behind Host Inn & Suites)
884 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 208-4455
Genetti Best Western Hotel
77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-6152
Hampton Inn & Suites
876 Schechter Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-1005
Hilton Garden Inn
242 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-8595
Holiday Inn Express
1063 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-3838
Holiday Inn Wilkes-Barre – East Mountain
600 Wildflower Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 822-1011
Microtel Inn & Suites
1185 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-3760
Mohegan Sun
1280 Hwy 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
1-888-946-4672
Stegmaier Mansion Bed and Breakfast
304 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-9372
The Woodlands Inn and Resort
1073 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-9831
WoodSpring Suites, Wilkes-Barre
350 Bear Creek Blvd.
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702
1 (844) 592-0165