April 21-22
Commencement Weekend in Washington D.C.
Commencement Ceremony
(All Graduates)
Friday, April 21
EagleBank Arena
4500 Patriot Cir,
Fairfax, VA 22030
Check-in Time: 3 pm
Ceremony Time: 4 pm
Alumni Celebration
Friday, April 21
National Air and Space Museum
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151
6:30-9:30 pm ET
Convocation Ceremonies
Saturday, April 22
EagleBank Arena
4500 Patriot Cir,
Fairfax, VA 22030
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
Washington D.C. Commencement Deadlines:
- RSVP
Deadline: Closed
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Deadline: Friday, March 31
- Philanthropy Cord
- Spirit Necklace
Washington D.C. Details:
- Commencement Guidebook Coming Soon
- Commencement Program Coming Soon
Hotel Information
Hilton Fairfax
12777 Fair Lakes Circle
Fairfax, VA 22033
Must book by: March 31, 2023
14 minutes from the commencement venue
Room Rate: $149
*This is for a room with a king bed. Each room with a king bed has an additional brand new sofa sleeper.
Cancellation: 48 Hour Cecellation
Parking: Complimentary
Night Rate is Valid:
- April 19, 2023
- April 20, 2023
- April 21, 2023
- Apirl 22, 2023
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available.
Courtyard Fairfax Fair Oaks
11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway (Route 50)
Fairfax, VA 22030
Must book by: April 3, 2023
15 minute drive from the commencement venue
Room Rate: $139.00 (plus 13% tax)
*This is for a room with a king bed. Each room with a king bed has an additional brand new sofa sleeper.
Cancellation: You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time on April 19, 2023 (2 days before arrival)
Parking: Complimentary on-site parking
Night Rate is Valid:
- April 21, 2023
- Apirl 22, 2023
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available.
How to book reservations: Click the link below to book reservations. Or call Marriott Reservations at 1(800) 321-2211 or (703) 273-6161 and advise Reservations Agent you are part of the Western Governors University Group staying at the Courtyard Fairfax Fair Oaks
Residence Inn Fairfax City
3565 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Must book by: April 3, 2023
15 minutes from the commencement venue
Room Rate: $180 (plus 13% tax)
Cancellation: You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time on April 19, 2023 (2 days before arrival)
Parking: Complimentary On-Site Parking
Night Rate is Valid:
- April 21, 2023
- Apirl 22, 2023
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available.
How to book reservations: Click the link below to book reservations. Or call Marriott Reservations at 1(800) 321-2211 or (703) 273-6161 and advise Reservations Agent you are part of the Western Governors University Group staying at the Residence Inn Fairfax City
Alumni Celebration in Washington D.C.
Friday, April 21, 6:30-9:30 pm, ET
Kick off your commencement weekend with this exclusive alumni celebration in honor of our graduates!
All graduates and families who are attending the 2023 WGU Commencement in Washington D.C. are invited to join us for the Alumni Celebration at the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
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 casual attire. Come for the celebration, stay for the fun:
Take photos in our social photo booths and share using #WGUgrad
Meet Sage the Night Owl!
Visit our affiliated partnership booths to receive career advice, refer a friend to WGU, 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 an open bar.
Participate in our passport activity for a chance to win a gift code to the WGU Online Store.
Contact Information
WGU Alumni Celebration contact: alumni@wgu.edu
WGU Alumni Celebration ADA and accessibility: alumni@wgu.edu
WGU Commencement questions: commencement@wgu.edu
Parking Information
Parking for this event will be free after 6 P.M. local time. View additional parking and direction details here.
Date: April 21, 2023
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm, ET
Location:
National Air and Space Museum
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151
Parking & Bag Policies
Coming Soon
Hotel Discounts
Information Coming Soon!
Alumni Celebration in Washington D.C.
Friday, April 21
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