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Schedules, Dates & Deadlines

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Have questions about commencement? Text “Hi” to 1-833-338-3822 to chat with Butch and have your questions answered!

Upcoming Events

Grad Fair

Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Bookie

Hooding Practice

Friday, May 3, 2024
2:00 PM
Beasley Coliseum main floor

All Doctoral candidates (PhD, EDD, and DNP) are encouraged to attend.

Spring Ceremony – May 4, 2024

8:00 AM

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of the Environment

11:30 AM

  • Carson College of Business
  • Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
  • College of Education

3:00 PM

  • College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences
  • Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
  • Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • College of Veterinary Medicine

Registration opens Monday, January 8, 2024


Deadlines

If you hope to participate in a ceremony in the year ahead, plan now by reviewing the checklist for grads.

Last day to register for the spring ceremony

April 3, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
Be sure to register by the deadline.

Last day to order regalia

March 22, 2024. Click here to begin the online ordering process.


Future Fall Ceremony Dates

Fall ceremonies traditionally start at 10 a.m. and last approximately 2 hours.

  2024 2025 2026  
  Dec. 7 Dec. 6 Dec. 12  

Future Spring Ceremony Dates

2025 – May 3, WSU Pullman ceremonies are held at Beasley Coliseum

2026 – May 9

2027 – May 8

2028 – May 6