The 2018 Commencement Ceremony is quickly approaching!

As the semester is rapidly coming to a close, OW seniors impatiently await the ceremony that will make them college graduates.

OW’s 52nd Commencement is different than any of its predecessors. Unlike previous Commencements, this year’s ceremony will be held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, due to the growing student population, per an email from the office of the President.

This big change in venue has also led to other modifications to the usual schedule.  Where previously two separate ceremonies were held, the change in scenery means that the college will be able to hold just one ceremony for all of the graduating students at 9am on Sunday, May 20th.

In addition, graduates will now receive eight tickets instead of the usual four, which is good news for those with bigger families! Students whose graduation applications have been accepted can pick up their tickets after the purchase of a cap and gown during the Commencement Celebration which will take place on May 9th and 10th in the Student Union.

As of press time, speakers have not yet been announced.