WSU Graduations
Do you need information on Graduation or Commencement?
Graduation
Graduation Application | Graduation Date Change
Choose the links above for how to apply to graduate and how to change your graduation date. WSU Graduations accepts applications for Undergraduate, DMV, MBA, MD, and Pharmacy students. Graduate Students: Contact the Graduate School.
Please note that minors are NOT displayed on diplomas, nor will they be mentioned in degree conferral messaging. If you require official documentation that includes your minor, you will need to order an Official Transcript.
Degrees start conferring on the first Wednesday after finals week over a period of approximately one month. Degrees do NOT post immediately after completion of your program. Refer to the Graduation Timeline for more information.
Commencement
If you have questions about the commencement ceremony or regalia, please visit your campus commencement website. Select your campus below.
Pullman | Spokane | Tri-Cities | Vancouver | Everett | Global
The Commencement Office is your primary source of information for registering and walking in the Commencement Ceremony, caps and regalia, programs and name readings, travel plans for friends and family, and related topics.
Graduation vs. Commencement
Applying for graduation and registering for commencement are separate processes. If you wish to graduate AND you also wish to walk in the commencement ceremony, you must complete both processes.
Graduation
Completing program requirements and degree conferral. Email Graduations.
- Apply for Graduation by deadline.
- Complete Graduation Information Verification on myWSU.
- Settle all financial obligations.
- Graduate!
- Patiently wait for diploma to arrive.
Commencement
Walking in the ceremony at the end of term. Email Commencement.
- Attend Grad Fair or register online to walk in ceremony.
- Get your Cap & Gown.
- Pick up Reader Card for ceremony.
- Commence!
- Return your Gown.
Diploma Services
- Diploma Request Form - Undergraduate and Professional degrees only; Please type out your 9-digit student ID with a zero as the first digit
- eDiploma - $5.00 one-time charge for lifetime use
- Diploma Mailing Status
- Diploma Missing or Damaged Within Six Months of Graduation
- Certified & Apostille Request Form & Information
Graduation Timeline
Wednesday, May 7th - Friday, June 13th, 2025
Wednesday, May 14th - Friday, June 27th, 2025
Friday, May 30th 2025
Friday, June 6th, 2025
- Spring 2025: Deadline for Graduation Date Change into Term
- Spring 2025: Graduation Application Deadline with $150 late fee
Friday, July 25th, 2025
- Summer 2025: Last Day of Instruction
- Summer 2025: Graduation Application Deadline with $75 late fee
- Summer 2025: Deadline for Diploma Name Changes
- Summer 2025: Deadline to submit Graduation Information Verification
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Wednesday, July 30th - Friday, August 29th, 2025
Wednesday, August 6th - Friday, September 12th, 2025
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
- Summer 2025: Deadline for Date Change into Summer Term
- Summer 2025: Graduation Application Deadline with $150 late fee
