Graduation
April 22, 2026 2026-04-23 13:44Graduation
Graduation
 The hours studying, the friendships formed, and the memories that will last forever has all led you to this moment – graduation! Walking across the stage symbolizes the next exciting step in your journey, but you will always have a home here at Tennessee Wesleyan University!
See below for information regarding graduation dates, times, and links for watching the events live streamed via YouTube!
*The YouTube links will redirect you to the Tennessee Wesleyan YouTube page where you can click on the event that you wish to see the stream of.
SPRING 2026
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The nursing pinning ceremony at Tennessee Wesleyan University serves as a symbolic rite of passage that officially welcomes graduates into the nursing profession and honors their transition from students to healthcare providers.
LOCATION
Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
DATE AND TIME
Thursday, May 7th @ 7:00 p.m.
YOUTUBE LINK
Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony
The dental hygiene pinning ceremony at Tennessee Wesleyan University marks the culmination of clinical training and academic study, celebrating the graduates’ entry into the professional oral healthcare community.
LOCATION
Townsend Auditorium, 204 E College St, Athens, TN 37303
DATE AND TIME
Friday, May 8th, @ 4:00 p.m.
YOUTUBE LINK
Baccalaureate
The Baccalaureate ceremony at TWU features the enduring tradition of the lighting of the candles, in which faculty members pass on their torch of knowledge to the graduating seniors, ordering them to “go light their world.”
LOCATION
Townsend Auditorium, 204 E College St, Athens, TN 37303
DATE AND TIME
Friday, May 8th @ 7:00 p.m.
YOUTUBE LINK
Graduation
Graduation is the big day! Students will receive their degree as they walk across the stage while surrounded by their friends and family members.Â
LOCATION
Colloms Lawn, 204 E College St, Athens, TN 37303
DATE AND TIME
Saturday, May 9th, @ 9:00 a.m.
