Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne Community College (WCC) will honor its spring 2025 graduating class during two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 at the Maxwell Center in Goldsboro.

The college will confer a total of 801 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to 520 students during the ceremonies, which will highlight the achievements of graduates from across WCC’s academic divisions.

The first ceremony begins at 10 a.m., celebrating students from the Applied Technologies, Business & Computer Technologies, and Public Safety divisions. The student address will be delivered by Michael Hines, who is graduating with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Accounting and Finance.

At 2 p.m., the second ceremony will recognize graduates from the Allied Health & Public Services and Arts & Sciences divisions. The student speaker will be Gabriella Carrasquillo, a student at Wayne Early/Middle College High School (WEMCHS), who will earn an Associate in Arts degree.

Both ceremonies are ticketed events, with each graduate receiving six tickets for their guests. Those unable to attend in person will be able to watch a livestream of the ceremonies on WCC’s official Facebook page.

Students or guests needing special accommodations are encouraged to contact the college’s Accessibility Counselor at 919-739-6729 or via email at [email protected] as soon as possible to ensure arrangements can be made.

Wayne Community College, located in Goldsboro, is a public, learning-centered institution serving approximately 10,000 individuals annually. With over 150 college credit programs, WCC is committed to offering high-quality, affordable, and accessible education to meet the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.