October 27-28
Commencement Weekend in Las Vegas
Commencement Ceremony
(All Graduates)
Friday, October 27
Thomas and Mack Center
4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Check-in Time: 3 pm
Ceremony Time: 4 pm
Alumni Celebration*
Friday, October 27
Virgin Hotel Las Vegas
4455 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
6:00-9:00 pm
*As of Tuesday, August 22, the alumni celebration reached capacity and registration closed. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you at commencement and convocation. If you registered for the alumni celebration prior to August 22, your registration will be honored. You can find commencement and alumni celebration registration details on your commencement email confirmation that was received after your RSVP was submitted.
Convocation Ceremonies
Saturday, October 28
Thomas and Mack Center
4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
College of Business & College of IT
Check-in Time: 8:30 am
Ceremony Time: 9:30 am
Leavitt School of Health & School of Education
Check-in Time: 12:30 pm
Ceremony time: 1:30 pm
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.
Las Vegas Commencement Deadlines:
- RSVP
Deadline: Friday, September 29
- Graduate Speaker Application
Deadline: CLOSED
- Anthem Singer Audition
Deadline: CLOSED
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Deadline: Friday, October 6
- Philanthropy Cord
- Spirit Necklace
Las Vegas Commencement Details:
- Commencement Guidebook Coming Soon
- Commencement Program Coming Soon
Hotel Discounts
Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center
Hotel Address: 3275 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109-9039
Distance to commencement venue: 2.2 miles
Room rate: $259.00 USD per night, The Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 13.38%) in effect at the time of check-out.
Booking deadline closed: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Nights rate is valid: 10/26 – 10/28
Amenities Includes:
- Laundry: Coin Operated machines on site
- Dry Cleaning: Drop off in the morning and the items are returned in the evening
- Gym: Included and available 24/7
- Outdoor Pool: Available 7am-11pm
- Wireless Internet: Free (available throughout the hotel)
Parking: Overnight parking is $15 per night
How to guarantee your room: Credit Card
Cancellation: 48-hour individual cancellation policy
How to book reservations: You may have your guests in your group directly call Marriott Reservations at 1-800-321-2211 on or before Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to make their sleeping room reservations. Please advise guests to identify themselves as part of WGU Commencement Room Block staying at the Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center, located at 3275 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109-9039.
Alternatively, they can book their reservations on our website by following the hyperlink provided below.
Link to book: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center
Hotel Address: 3225 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109-9039
Distance to commencement venue: 2.7 miles
Room rate: $247, The Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 13.38%) in effect at the time of check-out.
Must book by: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Nights rate is valid: 10/26 - 10/28
Amenities Includes:
- Breakfast is complimentary
- Laundry: Coin Operated machines on site
- Dry Cleaning: Drop off in the morning and the items are returned in the evening
- Gym: Included and available 24/7
- Outdoor Pool and Jacuzzi: Available 7am-11pm
- Wireless Internet: Free (available throughout the hotel)
Parking: Overnight parking is $15 per night
Guarantee: Credit Card
Cancellation: 48 Hour Individual Cancellation Policy
How to book reservations: How to book reservations: You may have your guests in your group directly call Marriott Reservations at 1 (800) 331-3131 on or before Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to make their sleeping room reservations. Please advise guests to identify themselves as part of WGU Commencement Room Block staying at the Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center, located at 3225 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109-9039.
Alternatively, they can book their reservations on our website by following the hyperlink provided below.
Link to book: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
Las Vegas Marriott
Hotel Address: 325 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Distance to commencement venue: 2.4 miles
Room rate: $271 USD per night
Must book by: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Nights rate is valid: 10/26 - 10/28
Amenities Includes:
- 24 hour fitness center
- 24 hour business center
- 24 hour coin laundry
- Pool and jacuzzi
- Complimentary internet in the lobby
- On-site restaurant - Café 325
Parking: $25 per day per vehicle
Guarantee: credit card
Cancellation: 48 hours
How to book reservations: Guests can either click the reservation link to book online (listed below) or guests call the Marriott reservation line at 1-800-228-9290, but please have them refer to the name of the group to receive the special group rate. Name of the group: Western Governors University WGU Commencement Room Block at Las Vegas Marriott
Link to book: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
Residence Inn Hughes Center
Hotel Address: 370 Hughes Center Drive LV, NV 89169
Distance to commencement venue: 1.2 miles
Room rate: $235.00
Must book by: September 26, 2023
Nights rate is valid: 10/26 - 10/28
Amenities Includes:
- Buffet Breakfast
- In room Kitchen
- Queen Bed
- Pull Out Sofa Bed
- Heated Outdoor Pool
- Fitness Center
- Business Center
Parking: $15.00 Daily
Guarantee: Credit Card
Cancellation: 48 hours with no penalty
How to book reservations: Reservation Link
Link to book:Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
Alumni Celebration in Las Vegas*
Friday, October 27, 6:00-9:00pm PT
*As of Tuesday, August 22, the alumni celebration reached capacity and registration closed. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you at commencement and convocation. If you registered for the alumni celebration prior to August 22, your registration will be honored. You can find commencement and alumni celebration registration details on your commencement email confirmation that was received after your RSVP was submitted.
Kick off your commencement weekend with this exclusive alumni celebration in honor of our graduates!
All graduates, guests, and families who are attending the 2023 WGU Commencement in Las Vegas are invited to join us for the Alumni Celebration at The Virgin Hotel Event Lawn.
This family-friendly event is free to attend and will provide grads and their guests opportunities to connect, enjoy refreshments, take photos, play games, and dance the night away! We encourage graduates and guests to dress in business attire. Come for the celebration, stay for the fun:
- Take photos in our social photo booth and share using #WGUgrad
- Take photos with a live owl
- Meet Sage the Night Owl
- Visit our affiliated partnership booths to receive career advice, purchase WGU swag, refer a friend, pick up your WGU Philanthropy Cord, and more
- Hit the dance floor or play family-friendly games with a fun WGU twist
- Enjoy refreshments and self-pay bar
- Participate in our passport activity for a chance to win a gift code to the WGU Online Store
Contact Information:
Alumni Celebration contact: alumnievents@wgu.edu
Alumni Celebration ADA and accessibility: alumnievents@wgu.edu
Commencement questions: commencement@wgu.edu
Parking Details
Coming Soon
Date: October 27, 2023
Time: 6-9 pm, PT
Location:
Virgin Hotel Las Vegas
4455 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Parking & Bag Policies
Information Coming Soon!
Hotel Discounts
Information Coming Soon!
Alumni Celebration in Las Vegas
Friday, October 27
Information Coming Soon!
Convocation Keynote Speaker
Information Coming Soon!
College of Business & College of IT Graduate Speakers
Information Coming Soon!
Leavitt School of Health & School of Education Graduate Speakers
Information Coming Soon!
National Anthem Singers
Information Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Commencement/Convocation FAQs
Ceremony FAQs
Ceremony Participation & RSVP FAQs
Regalia FAQs
Philanthropy Cords FAQs
Letter of Invitation for Abroad & Commencement Announcements FAQs
Graduation Application & Diploma FAQs