May 3-4, 2024
Commencement Weekend in Cincinnati
Alumni Celebration
Friday, May 3*
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
6:00-9:00 pm EDT
*Details subject to change
Questions regarding Alumni Celebration?
Contact us at alumnievents@wgu.edu
Commencement
Saturday, May 4*
Fifth Third Arena
2700 O'Varsity Way
Cincinnati, OH 45221
*Details subject to change. The timing for specific college ceremonies will be announced soon.
RSVP Information
To RSVP, you must have either your Graduation Application submitted to the Student Records department or be enrolled in and only have your final course left, such as capstone or final certification, with the exception of direct hours for field experience or student teaching. If you don’t currently meet this requirement, wait to RSVP until the requirement is met.
Students who are enrolled in their final course may submit an email to commencement@wgu.edu with “Final Course” in subject line along with desired commencement ceremony.
For more information, review the Commencement Ceremony Participation Guidelines.
If you have any questions, please contact us at commencement@wgu.edu or by phone 385.428.2085.
Attention iOS users (iPhone/iPad): please use Chrome or Firefox browser to submit your ceremony RSVP form. If you use Safari (default iOS browser) to complete your RSVP form, you will receive a false application rejection message. If uncertain, please complete the ceremony RSVP form on a computer rather than your iOS device.
Cincinnati Commencement Deadlines:
- RSVP
Deadline: Friday, April 5
- Graduate Speaker Application
Deadline: Friday, March 8
- Anthem Singer Audition
Deadline: Friday, March 15
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Deadline: Friday, April 12
- Philanthropy Cord
- Spirit Necklace
Cincinnati Commencement Details:
- Commencement Guidebook Coming Soon
- Ceremony Program Coming Soon
Parking & Bag Policies
Information Coming Soon!
Hotel Discounts
Information Coming Soon!
Alumni Celebration in Chicago
Friday, September 22
Information Coming Soon!
Keynote Speaker
Information Coming Soon!
Bachelor's Ceremony Graduate Speakers
Information Coming Soon!
Master's Ceremony Graduate Speakers
Information Coming Soon!
National Anthem Singers
Information Coming Soon!
Learn More About Commencement Day
Watch this video to see what a typical in-person commencement day looks like for a graduate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ceremony FAQs
Ceremony Participation & RSVP FAQs
Regalia FAQs
Philanthropy Cords FAQs
Letter of Invitation for Abroad & Commencement Announcements FAQs
Graduation Application & Diploma FAQs