West Virginia University's own graduation page lists Spring 2027 Commencement as projected for May 14-16, 2027, at WVU Hope Coliseum — a projected date, subject to change until finalized.
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What’s confirmed
West Virginia University’s own graduation page lists Spring 2027 Commencement as projected for May 14-16, 2027, at WVU Hope Coliseum — the university’s own site notes this is a projected date, subject to change until officially finalized.
The venue
WVU Hope Coliseum, a 14,000-seat arena on the Evansdale campus, formerly known as WVU Coliseum before a 2025 renaming — the university’s standing commencement venue.
Multiple ceremonies across the weekend
In recent years, WVU has held as many as nine separate commencement-weekend ceremonies across its colleges — check the university’s own commencement schedule once the full 2027 breakdown is published.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
If you’re still deciding where to stay, see where to stay for WVU’s own Lincoln Hall lodging program, or sold out, now what for Fairmont and Pittsburgh as fallbacks.
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Frequently asked questions
What days does WVU's 2027 Commencement cover?
Projected for May 14-16, 2027, per WVU's own graduation page — flagged there as a projected date, subject to change until officially finalized.
Where are the ceremonies held?
WVU Hope Coliseum, Monongahela Blvd, Morgantown, WV 26505 — a 14,000-seat arena on WVU's Evansdale campus, formerly known as WVU Coliseum before a 2025 renaming, and the university's standing commencement venue.
In a recent year, how many ceremonies did WVU hold?
WVU has held as many as 9 separate commencement-weekend ceremonies across colleges in recent years — check the university's own commencement schedule for the confirmed 2027 breakdown once published.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/west-virginia/where-to-stay) for WVU's own Lincoln Hall lodging program, or [sold out, now what](/west-virginia/sold-out-now-what) for Fairmont and Pittsburgh as fallbacks.
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