Sunset Ceremony
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wren Courtyard
In a special outdoor ceremony at the Wren Building, we honor alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the university who passed during the year. In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will be moved to Commonwealth Auditorium.
This year's Sunset Ceremony honors those whose passing was reported to W&M between Sept. 16, 2025, and Sept. 25, 2026. Download the program (PDF) or view the list of those recognized at this year's ceremony. To notify W&M of a death, please contact alumni.records@wm.edu.