Baylor's own commencement calendar confirms Spring Commencement is May 14-15, 2027, at the Ferrell Center.
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What’s confirmed
Baylor’s own commencement calendar confirms Spring Commencement is May 14-15, 2027, at the Ferrell Center — real dates pulled directly from the university’s official calendar.
Where the ceremonies happen
The Ferrell Center, at 1900 South University Parks Dr — Baylor’s standing commencement venue.
What can compound demand
Waco hosts other major draws throughout the year, and they don’t always avoid graduation weekend — a recent Willie Nelson concert at Magnolia Field landed the same weekend as commencement and, alongside a Canvas-outage-delayed move-out, was directly credited by one downtown hotel’s general manager for a full sellout.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
If you’re still deciding where to stay, see where to stay for the AC Hotel Waco Downtown, or sold out, now what for Temple and Killeen as fallbacks.
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Frequently asked questions
What days does Baylor's 2027 Spring Commencement cover?
May 14-15, 2027, confirmed directly on Baylor's own commencement calendar.
Where are the ceremonies held?
The Ferrell Center, 1900 South University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706 — Baylor's standing commencement venue.
Does graduation weekend overlap with anything else in Waco?
It has before — a recent graduation weekend landed the same days as a Willie Nelson concert at Magnolia Field, which local hotel management directly credited (alongside a Canvas-outage-delayed move-out) for a full sellout at one downtown property.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/baylor/where-to-stay) for the AC Hotel Waco Downtown, or [sold out, now what](/baylor/sold-out-now-what) for Temple and Killeen as fallbacks.
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