WSU Vancouver’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Celebrate your milestone moment at Washington State University Vancouver’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

Tuesday, May 12
6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Cascades Amphitheater, Ridgefield, WA

Guest tickets are not required. Event parking is free.

Grad Checklist

To earn your degree and take part in Commencement, there are two required steps. Applying for your degree and registering to walk in the ceremony are separate processes, and both must be completed if you plan to participate.

Apply for your degree

Submitting a graduation application confirms that you are completing your degree requirements and allows your degree to be awarded.

Apply by March 6 to be included in the Commencement program.

A $60 application/processing fee is required. Applications submitted after March 6 will include a $75 late fee. The last day to apply for graduation is May 1.

RSVP for the Commencement ceremony

Graduates who plan to walk across the stage must register in advance. Registration reserves your place in the ceremony and lets you share how your name should be pronounced.

RSVP by April 10.