December Commencement
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Ceremony times released closer to the event date.
Graduate Information
Ceremony Information
When to arrive and where to go for your ceremony.
Graduate Regalia
All graduates participating in commencement must wear the regalia appropriate to their degree.
Graduate Slides
Graduate slides featuring a photo and/or a message of thanks are available for viewing the week before the ceremony for those who chose to opt-in during the reservation process. This will not include all who graduated during the ceremonies.
Diplomas
Diplomas are not distributed at commencement. Please read this page for more information about timeline and delivery.
Photography
Order graduate images with GradImages, your official graduation photographer.
Memory Walk
Graduates are invited to leave items reflective of their time at Western in the time capsule.
Guest Information
Livestream
Features ceremony livestreams as well as the commencement program and live transcript.
Parking and Shuttle Service
Commencement ceremonies are held in Carver Gym, which is located in the middle of campus. Find parking and shuttle options here.
Local Lodging
Bellingham and Whatcom County offer a variety of hotels for Western Washington University guests.
Campus Dining & Retail Hours
Information about dining and retail hours during commencement weekend.
Graduate Gifts and Flowers
WWU gifts are available in the Carver lobby on the day of the ceremony. Seeking a floral arrangement for your graduate? Please follow this link to find options and order ahead of time.
Additional WWU Graduation Events
On-campus celebrations for graduates will be listed here.
