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Commencement
Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
Celebrate the significant event that marks the culmination of your graduate academic journey at Central Washington University, a summary of your dedication and hard work.
Whether you're a graduate, a proud family member, or a faculty member, these ceremonies are significant milestones, stay up to date on the essential information you need for the Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony.
Ceremony Overview
The purpose of the Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony is to celebrate the successful completion of all Master’s and Education Specialist (EdS) degrees. This is the official commencement for graduate students.
This ceremony requires faculty and students to be dressed in full regalia. During the ceremony, the name of each graduate is called. The graduate will then proceed onto the stage after their faculty mentor. The faculty mentor will place a hood over the head of the graduate, signifying his or her success in completing the graduate program. The Dean of Graduate Studies will then congratulate the graduates individually by presenting them with a diploma cover. A professional photographer will be present to take individual graduation photos at this ceremony.
Participation Information
For detailed student participation and guest information, please download the student instructions (PDF). This document provides very important information you will need for the day of the ceremony.
In addition to the above instructions, please watch this short clip to familiarize yourself with the hooding process on stage.
For more information contact Justine Eason – Justine.eason@cwu.edu.
Our Commencement Ceremonies are Going Green
To support CWU's value of sustainability, all commencement ceremonies are now utilizing digital programs only. Should you wish to follow along with the ceremony order, graduates and guests will receive a ceremony link or QR code closer to the event.
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