The virtual commencement features a keynote address, graduate speeches, and a graduate’s moment in the spotlight (conferral of degrees). Graduates are invited to participate live or on their own time. 

Graduates who participated in a virtual commencement due to COVID-19 in 2020 or 2021 are welcome to join us for an in-person commencement in the future. As of January 2022, graduates may participate in one commencement ceremony (in-person or virtual) per degree program completed.

Graduates who register and submit a video clip for virtual commencement will have their name announced while their name and degree is displayed on screen.

Graduates who do not submit a video will have their names  read in alphabetical order by college without a video.

When you RSVP for virtual commencement, please note this in the comments section, or email commencement@wgu.edu with this request before the RSVP deadline.

No. After the livestream, the commencement will be organized by segments (e.g. welcome and opening remarks, anthem singer, graduate speeches, keynote speaker, reading of graduate names), allowing graduates to select which content they view.

You can watch virtual commencement on this page, or on our YouTube Channel.

Communications are sent to the email address provided on the virtual commencement RSVP form. Graduates who register for virtual commencement will receive the following email communications: video clip instructions, deadline reminders, final details with instructions on how to view the virtual commencement, and a survey after commencement. If you have not received an email from us, contact commencement@wgu.edu.

Please check your WGU student email address for a copy of your confirmation email. If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact us at commencement@wgu.edu.

Graduates who RSVP for virtual commencement will receive instructions beginning eight weeks before Virtual Commencement until the video deadline, four weeks before Virtual Commencement. If you have not received your video clip instructions, please contact commencement@wgu.edu

Yes, as long your new video clip is submitted by the submissions deadline. 

Due to production schedules, late videos will not be accepted for virtual commencement.

The Commencement team is happy to assist you with your video submission. Please email us at commencement@wgu.edu

WGU graduate regalia can be ordered from Oak Hall Cap and Gown.  Please click on the “Virtual Ceremony” tab to place your order. 

We encourage you to wear a cap and gown, but this is not required to participate in virtual commencement. If you choose not to wear regalia or do not have regalia, business professional attire is encouraged.

All graduates who submit a video clip for virtual commencement will receive a complimentary diploma cover via mail.