Wilmington College sets in-person commencement(s); Class of ‘20 will also be recognized By Randy Sarvis - Wilmington College Commencement speakers will be, from left, President Trevor Bates, Angela S. Easton, Cody Martin and Ariana Riccardi. Submitted photos WILMINGTON — Some 279 members of Wilmington College’s Class of 2021 will be recognized for their accomplishments with two in-person commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 8 as the culmination of their WC living and learning experience rapidly approaches. In order to accommodate physical distancing and other state-issued, pandemic-related regulations for large gatherings, students graduating with a Bachelor of Science will attend a 10 a.m. ceremony while those receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree will attend a 3 p.m. ceremony.