December Commencement
Saturday, December 10 - Carver Academic Facility
Ceremony Videos
Commencement Photography
Professional photography of the December 2022 ceremony was provided by Bellingham's own Donette Studio. Each graduate has received a personalized link to view and order their photographs. Graduates, friends, and family wishing to purchase photos can complete the request form below. Graduates who did not receive the link or would like it sent to an alternate email address can complete the request form below or email dsrjr@mac.com for assistance.
Ceremony One
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Science and Engineering
Ceremony Two
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Ceremony Three
Start time: 4:00 p.m.
- Woodring College of Education
- Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
- College of Fine and Performing Arts
- College of the Environment
- University Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduates are invited to leave items reflective of their time at Western in the time capsule.
Diplomas are not distributed at commencement. Please read this page for more information about timeline and delivery.
Information about guest seating, parking, dining, and retail hours can be found here.
Commencement ceremonies are held in Carver Gym, which is located in the middle of campus. Find parking and shuttle options here.
If you have tested positive, are feeling ill, or have had a possible exposure, please review the COVID-19 protocols here.
Graduate slides featuring a photo and/or a message of thanks are available for those who chose to opt-in during the reservation process. This will not include all who graduated during the ceremonies.
Commencement Photography
Professional photography of the December 2022 ceremony was provided by Bellingham's own Donette Studio. Each graduate has received a personalized link to view and order their photographs. Graduates, friends, and family wishing to purchase photos can complete the request form below. Graduates who did not receive the link or would like it sent to an alternate email address can complete the request form below or email dsrjr@mac.com for assistance.
All graduates participating in commencement must wear the regalia appropriate to their degree. This graduate regalia is available to purchase from the Western Associated Students Bookstore.