Washington State University Graduations

Graduation vs. Commencement

Graduation: Completing program requirements and degree conferral. Email Graduations.
Commencement: Walking in the ceremony at the end of term. Email 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. 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.