Commencement
CWU Commencement Ceremonies
CWU Commencement Ceremonies
The CWU Commencement ceremonies, both in the morning and afternoon, are for students who have met the necessary requirements for their degrees. These will take place in Tomlinson Stadium at the Ellensburg campus.
Check this list to see which ceremony your student's graduate degree is a part of.
Check this list to see which ceremony your student's undergraduate degree is a part of.
AM Ceremony Participant Schedule - June 13, 2026
College of Arts and Humanities, College of the Sciences
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7:45 AM |
Students arrive in cap and gown at SURC (no later than 7:45 AM) |
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8:30 AM |
Processional begins |
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9:00 AM |
Ceremony Begins |
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11:30 AM (approximately) |
Recessional exits the stadium |
PM Ceremony Participant Schedule - June 13, 2026
College of Business, College of Education and Professional Studies
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12:45 PM |
Students arrive in cap and gown at the SURC (no later than 12:45 PM) |
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1:35 PM |
Processional begins |
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2:00 PM |
Ceremony begins |
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3:30 PM (approximately) |
Recessional exits the stadium |
Our Commencement Ceremonies are Going Green
To support CWU's value of sustainability, all commencement ceremonies are now utilizing digital programs only.
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