September 23
Fall Virtual Commencement
Welcome to Fall Virtual Commencement at WGU
Commencement
Saturday, September 23
WGU will hold a Virtual Commencement on Saturday, September 23, 2023, to celebrate our graduates. Virtual commencements allow graduates to participate live or the option to celebrate at their convenience with friends and family at their own commencement watch party.
To watch the virtual commencement visit this page or WGU’s official YouTube channel. You may also watch via WGU’s official Facebook page. Bookmark this page for easy navigation on commencement day.
Graduate Video Clip Submission
RSVP Deadline: Friday, August 11
*Graduates must have an RSVP on file in order to submit a video
Video Submission Deadline: Friday, August 25
Graduates who do not submit a video will be recognized in a list after the video presentations.
Questions, please contact commencement@wgu.edu
You’ll be able to view the live stream HERE on September 23, 10:30 am EDT / 9:30 am CDT / 8:30 am MDT / 7:30 am PDT
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 remaining, such as capstone, final certification, or demonstration 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.
Fall Virtual Commencement Deadlines:
- RSVP
Deadline: Friday, August 11
- Video Submission
Deadline: Friday, August 25
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Deadline: Friday, August 4
- Philanthropy Cord
Deadline: Friday, August 4
- Spirit Necklace
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!
Frequently Asked Questions
Virtual Commencement FAQs
Virtual Commencement Communication FAQs
Virtual Commencement Video FAQs
Regalia FAQs
Diploma Cover FAQs