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2024 WSU EVERETT COMMENCEMENT: SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2:00 PM

Commencement

Three-Step Checklist to Graduate and Celebrate

In order to take part in ceremonies, you must have already graduated or have applied for your degree, and you must RSVP to walk in the ceremony.

1. Apply for your degree

~Go to MyWSU
~Select “tasks” from the student homepage
~Select “apply to graduate”
~Application closes Friday, March 1

2. Register to walk in the Commencement Ceremony

You MUST register separately to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

Registering to attend is NOT the same as applying to graduate. This is what reserves your seat for the big day!

3. Order your regalia

~ Earlybird pricing closes on 2/16 at 8:59 PM PST.
~ Regular pricing begins on 2/17 and closes on 3/22 at 8:59 PM PST.
~ Express shipping begins on 3/23. All orders on this site will be within 5-7 days with 2-day shipping.
~ Regalia ordering closes on 4/12 at 8:59 PM PST.


Do I need to register for commencement AND apply for graduation?

YES. You must register for commencement HERE and apply for graduation on MyWSU.

GRADUATION and COMMENCEMENT are two different things.

Graduation
Satisfying all academic requirements (university, college, and departmental) for a degree.

Commencement
Ceremony officiated by the University Executive Leadership that recognizes graduates’ achievements.

Participation in the Commencement ceremony is not a guarantee or an indication of degree completion.

Is there a commencement rehearsal?

YES. It will take place the same day as the ASWSUE student party. Details to come.

I’m a WSU Global Student. Where is my campus commencement information?

The registration information can be found on the Global website: https://online.wsu.edu/currentstudent/commencement-ceremony/.

How many people can I invite?

The WSU Everett is open to the public and free to attend. You may invite as many people as you would like. NO TICKETS REQUIRED! We just ask that you let us know how many seats you think you’ll need when you register. Graduates may invite as many friends and relatives as they wish to the ceremony. There are no reserved seats and guests may sit in any of the designated guest seating areas and come and go at their leisure. Only graduates are allowed to sit in the graduates’ seating area.

Where is the ceremony? What are our parking options?

Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Directions & Parking

How do I get my Club/Honors/Veteran’s cord?

Special/Club cords: speak with your organization president or club advisor. For Honors cords and Veteran’s cords, contact your academic advisor.

How do I get my photos?

A link to all commencement photos will be available on this website within one week of the commencement ceremony.

Can I take my guests on a tour of 915 N. Broadway?

Sure! The building will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 11.

Who do I contact with questions?

Please contact your academic advisor with any questions about graduation or commencement.

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