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Westminster College (PA) is nationally recognized for strong academic programs and student success. With an approach to a comprehensive liberal arts education that focuses on critical thought, collaboration and experiential learning, Westminster has been empowering students to lead successful lives of meaning, integrity and service to others. Founded in 1852 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), Westminster was among the first institutions in the country to offer the same degrees to all people, regardless of gender, race or religion. Westminster was recently ranked the #1 "Best Value for the Money" in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic Region by USA Today/College Factual and #22 in The New York Times' list of "Top Colleges Doing the Most for the American Dream."

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Westminster College (PA) is nationally recognized for strong academic programs and student success. With an approach to a comprehensive liberal arts education that focuses on critical thought, collaboration and experiential learning, Westminster has been empowering students to lead successful lives of meaning, integrity and service to others. Founded in 1852 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), Westminster was among the first institutions in the country to offer the same degrees to all people, regardless of gender, race or religion. Westminster was recently ranked the #1 "Best Value for the Money" in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic Region by USA Today/College Factual and #22 in The New York Times' list of "Top Colleges Doing the Most for the American Dream."

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Students Earn Degrees from Westminster College

Congratulations to the Westminster College Class of 2024! Westminster College awarded diplomas to 232 students during its 170th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in the College's Will W. Orr Auditorium. Two hundred and thirty-seven degrees were conferred, including 77 Bachelor of Arts, nine Bachelor of Music, 128 Bachelor of Science and eight Bachelor of Nursing degrees. An additional 15 master's degrees were conferred, including six Master of Education, one Master of Arts and eight Master of Business Administration degrees.
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Graduation - 2024 May 16

Students Earn Degrees from Westminster College

Congratulations to the Westminster College Class of 2023! Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., awarded diplomas to 217 students during its 169th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, on the Weisel Senior Terrace of Old Main. Two hundred and seventeen degrees were conferred, including 72 Bachelor of Arts, 107 Bachelor of Science, five Bachelor of Music and 12 Bachelor of Nursing degrees. An additional 24 master's degrees were conferred, including 14 Master of Education and 10 Master of Business Administration degrees.
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Graduation - 2023 Jun 8

Students Earn Degrees from Westminster College

Congratulations to the Westminster College Class of 2022! More than 300 students earned diplomas during Westminster College's 168th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, in the College's Will W. Orr Auditorium. Two hundred and sixty-four bachelor's degrees were conferred, including 99 Bachelor of Arts, 139 Bachelor of Science, seven Bachelor of Music and 19 Bachelor of Nursing degrees. An additional 42 master's degrees were conferred, including 25 Master of Education, 10 Master of Business Administration and seven Master of Arts degrees.
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Graduation - 2022 Jun 6

Students Earn Degrees from Westminster College

Congratulations to the Westminster College Class of 2020! Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Westminster College postponed its traditional spring commencement ceremony. Instead, degrees were awarded to more than 200 students in a virtual degree conferral ceremony on Saturday, May 9. Seventy-five students earned Bachelor of Arts degrees, 115 earned Bachelor of Science degrees, four received Bachelor of Music degrees and 10 received Master of Education degrees. A series of in-person commencement ceremonies for the class of 2020 will be held on Saturday, Aug.1.
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Graduation - 2020 Jul 8
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