Join us for The Hafla Pre-Commencement Celebration, a joyous multicultural graduation celebration uplifting students and their families! "Hafla" is Arabic for party or celebration. Students graduating from any WSU undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral/professional program in Fall, Winter and Spring 2025-2026 are welcome to participate. 

Date

Wednesday, April 29, 4 to 6 p.m.

Deadline to RSVP is April 20

Location

Student Center

5221 Gullen Mall

Ballroom, 2nd floor

Detroit, MI, 48202

Program Agenda 

3:45 - Doors open 

4:00 - 5:00 - Speakers and celebration of graduates 

5:00 - 6:00 - Coffee & baklava reception 

Attire

Graduates: Cap and gown (encouraged with cultural attire)

Guests: Cultural, semi-formal, or business formal

Accessibility

For questions and accommodations, please contact eh7463@wayne.edu or indicate on RSVP form.

Parking is available in structures 2 and 5 and on the street for a fee. Limited handicapped parking is available.

Elevators in the Student Center are located on both ends of the building.

Reflection rooms and lactation rooms are located on the 3rd floor.

Note: This event is not an alternative graduation, but rather a celebration of academic success and is open to people from all backgrounds and identities. No degrees will be conferred.