December Commencement
Saturday, December 13, 2025; Carver Gym
Ceremony One - 10:00 a.m.
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HS)
- College of the Environment (EN)
- College of Fine and Performing Arts (FI)
Ceremony Two - 1:00 p.m.
- College of Science and Engineering (SE)
- College of Business and Economics (BU)
- Woodring College of Education (ED)
- Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies (FA)
- University Interdisciplinary Studies (UI)
Graduate Info
Graduate Slides
A photo and/or message of thanks are available for viewing for graduates who chose to opt-in during the reservation process. This will not include all who graduated during the ceremonies.
Graduate Regalia
All graduates participating in commencement must wear the regalia appropriate to their degree.
Diplomas
Diplomas are not distributed at commencement. Please read this page for more information about timeline and delivery.
Memory Walk
Graduates are invited to leave items reflective of their time at Western in the time capsule.
Guest Info
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.
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.
Grad Celebration
December 4, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Viking Union Multipurpose Room
Grad Celebration is the first opportunity for December graduates to pick up their Commencement pre-ordered regalia and tickets, and make last connections with offices across Western. Various Western offices and departments will be present to celebrate your achievement and to provide graduation and commencement information.
