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Day of Commencement – Fall

How to navigate your big day

Saturday, December 10, 2022

10 a.m.
Each WSU college or academic unit participates in this one ceremony

Beasley Coliseum (directions)
Livestreamed at experience.wsu.edu

Held in Pullman, the all-University Fall Commencement ceremony welcomes participation of students from all WSU colleges and campuses.

Traditional cap and gown recommended

See tips for wearing regalia.

No tickets needed

Ceremonies are open to the public and free to attend.

2-hour ceremony

Plan to spend that time at the ceremony itself. You will need additional time for transportation, parking, and entering/exiting the building.

Reader cards: Pick up before the ceremony

If you are walking, you must have your reader card with you for your name to be announced during the ceremony.

Parking and transportation

Free parking is available. Follow the parking instructions.

When you arrive

Graduates

Follow the instructions for lineup.

Guests

Enter the Beasley Coliseum concourse through all doors.

One exception: During the fall ceremony, the eastern entrance facing the Student Recreation Center will be for students only.

Disability accommodations

If you or your guests have disabilities, the University provides accommodations to help you access and fully experience Commencement ceremonies.

Doctoral hooding

PhD, EDD, and DNP candidates: Follow the instructions for event day.

Receptions

Don’t miss the celebrations across campus to honor Cougar graduates. Details will be posted as events draw closer.

Platform party

The Commencement platform party—to be seated on a dais in front of the graduating class—consists of the following University officials:

  • President
  • Provost
  • Vice presidents
  • Members of the Board of Regents
  • Presidents of the Graduate and Professional Student Association and Associated Students of Washington State University
  • Faculty Senate chair
  • Alumni Association president
  • College deans
  • Invited guests