June 9th, 2025

It’s hard to believe we are already at that time of year, Commencement is coming up on Friday, June 20th!

We wanted to update you on a few items:

Crossing the Stage Cards
Every student who is crossing the stage needs to complete this Google Form, by Friday, June 13th, 2025.

Grad Breakfast
The Grad Breakfast will be happening on Tuesday, June 17th – from 7:45-8:30am in the WO Cafeteria.  Please complete this Google Form to register for breakfast. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Commencement Gowns
If you have signed up for Commencement; gowns, caps and tassels will be ready for pick up at the Grad Breakfast on the 17th. If you cannot make it that day, you may also pick up your gown in the main office on Wednesday(18th) or Thursday(19th) of that week, or alternatively on the night of Commencement at the Centre in the Square.

Tickets 
All tickets for friends and family should be pre-purchased directly through the Centre in the Square website. There are currently less than 100 tickets left, so if you do require an extra one, now is the time to buy. Please note that because it is assigned seating, any extra guests may not be able to sit near your original block of tickets.

Parking
There are several parking lots in close vicinity to the Centre in the Square. Including an above and underground lot, right at the venue.

Centre in the Square – Checking In
Doors to the venue will open at 6:00 pm. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm. Students may arrive as early as 5:45pm – (if they wish). Please enter through the main doors of the Centre in the Square and students will be directed to their waiting area.
If you have digital tickets on your phone, you will be scanned in by the ushers at the door.
If you need to pick up your paper tickets – the box office in the main lobby will be open at 6:00pm.
If you have tickets on hold for you, they too will be waiting at the box office.

Centre in the Square – Once Inside
WO staff in black Commencement Gowns will be there to help guide you in the right direction.
Centre in the Square Ushers will be happy to show you to your seat, once you are ready.
Light refreshments will be available for purchase in the side lobby. (Please no outside food or beverages).

Flowers & Gifts
New this year, if you are interested in purchasing a little gift for your grad, there will be a vendor on site that night with fresh flowers and teddy bears. If you are interested, you can preorder from their website ahead of time. Or alternatively, there will be some extra’s available on the night of the event.

Late Sign Up
If you haven’t signed up yet, and you would like to, please come and see Ms. Houston in the main office.

Questions
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email wocommencement@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the graduating class of 2025!!!

 

 

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