Commencement Ceremony

May 16, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
William Patrick McPherson Memorial Stadium at Central State University, 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce OH 45384

Celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 at the Central State University Commencement Ceremony!

McPherson Stadium opens at 9 a.m. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the case of inclement weather, three indoor locations will be open beginning at 7 a.m. for satellite viewing. They include the auditoriums in Charles S. Smith Hall College of Business, Joshua I. Smith Center for Education and Natural Sciences, and Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center.

Graduates check-in from 8:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. at the Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Lobby.

central state university graduates react to a surprise $175,000 gift from the central state university foundation
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    Chicken Health Care

    6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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