Celebrate Your Accomplishments at a WGU Commencement Weekend

A Message from the WGU Commencement Office

The WGU Commencement Office is pleased to announce the final commencement dates and locations for all 2023 commencement weekends. 

The full list of upcoming commencement dates and locations for 2023 is listed here. Make sure to review the updated commencement participation guidelines in effect for 2023 commencements.

How to Register for Commencement

1. Are you eligible? 

• Are you a graduate?
• Has your Graduation Application been submitted to the Student Records department?
• Or do you have one final course left, such as capstone, final certification, or demonstration teaching? If yes, proceed.

2. Review upcoming ceremonies.

3. Navigate to the city of your choice and read through the details. Remember to scroll to the bottom of the page to view deadlines for ordering your cap and gown.

4. Click the blue button on the city page that says “RSVP Now” 

5. Watch for emails about your commencement beginning 4-6 weeks before the ceremony and download the Commencement App, available in the Android and iOS stores or at wgu.edu/commencement. All ceremony details will be loaded onto the app 1 week before the commencement.

Note that if you are not yet eligible for commencement, please email us at commencement@wgu.edu when you are enrolled in your final course, and we would be happy to confirm your eligibility.