by Jim Joseph, Student Public Relations Writer
As the 2025 spring semester draws to a close, excitement builds for Cedarville University’s 129th annual Commencement. The commencement weekend celebration begins Friday, May 2, at 8 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center’s Jeremiah Chapel with Senior Celebration — a special evening to reflect, honor and look ahead.
Cedarville’s Board of Trustees will confer 905 degrees to its graduating class of undergraduate and graduate students. At the undergraduate level, 758 students will receive their degrees, while 147 advanced-degree graduate students will complete their studies. Among them, 21 graduates completed an accelerated degree program, earning both bachelor’s and graduate degrees. The class also includes 26 international students, 48 honors program graduates, and 21 students who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA.
The main event, commencement for the class of 2025, will take place on Saturday, May 3.
For the fourth consecutive year, Cedarville will hold two ceremonies in the Doden Field House — one at 10 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. Cedarville President Dr. Thomas White will deliver the commencement address for both ceremonies.
The morning ceremony will recognize graduates from the Schools of Allied Health and Psychology, Education and Social Work, Engineering and Computer Science, Nursing and Pharmacy.
The afternoon ceremony will honor students graduating from programs in the Schools of Art and Humanities, Biblical and Theological Studies, Science and Mathematics and the Robert W. Plaster School of Business.
Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences, and professional fields. With 6,384 students, it ranks among Ohio's largest private universities and is recognized by The Wall Street Journal as being among the nation’s top three evangelical universities. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics, and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at cedarville.edu. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;