commencement wooden podium

June Commencement

Fri, June 14–Sun, June 16, 2024 

Graduate Information

Graduates in cap and gown facing the stage

Eligibility

Student protocols for participating in the commencement ceremony.

Ceremony Day 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 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.

Memory Walk

Graduates are invited to leave items reflective of their time at Western in the time capsule.

Photography

Photography information will be made available closer to the event date.

Guest Information

Crowd cheering at commencement ceremony

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. 

Ceremony Accessibility

Accessibility options for graduates and guests.

Local Lodging

Bellingham and Whatcom County offer a variety of hotels for Western Washington University guests.

Graduate Gifts and Flowers

Seeking a floral arrangement for your graduate? Follow this link to find options and further information.

Campus Dining and Retail Hours

Information about when food and gift locations will be open during commencement weekend.

Graduates look to the stands to thank their families during ceremony.
Graduates holding diplomas recess to Red Square after ceremony.
Graduate decorated in floral arrangement celebrates in Red Square with a crowd of onlookers.

Additional WWU Graduation Events

On-campus celebrations for graduates - TBA

Contact the Commencement Team