Commencement
Bowie State University is proud of the tenacity our students demonstrate on their journey to graduation. This milestone reflects their commitment, dedication and grit, as well as the strength of the support system that has guided them along the way. Their achievement is the result of hard work paired with the encouragement of those who have championed their success. The upcoming ceremony will celebrate their transition from students to alumni.
Please join us as we prepare to honor their dedication and perseverance. Our newest Bowie State graduates are boldly stepping into tomorrow!
- Friday, December 19, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Howard-John Wesley
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley is the senior pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, where he serves as only the eighth pastor in the church’s more than 200-year history.
Under his visionary leadership, the church has grown to more than 12,000 members with a weekly online presence exceeding 25,000, expanding its reach and ministries while steadfastly upholding its call to spiritual formation, social justice and community engagement.
Dr. Wesley is celebrated for preaching that speaks powerfully to both the heart and conscience. Several of his sermons have been archived in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Livestream
View a livestream of the 2025 Winter Commencement below.