Washington State University Graduations
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. Select one of the links below for more information.
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
Choose the links below 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.
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.

Diploma Services
Graduation Timeline
Wednesday, August 16th - Friday, September 15th
Friday, October 6th
Friday, December 8th
Saturday, December 9th
Saturday, December 16th
Wednesday, December 20th - Friday, February 2nd, 2024
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 - Friday, February 16th, 2024
Friday, January 26th, 2024
