Dates & Deadlines
Please remember that the steps to participate in commencement are different from applying to graduate. To learn more about applying to graduate, please see our Steps to Graduation or contact the Office of the Registrar at (509) 358-7530.
IMPORTANT: Participation in the commencement ceremony is not a guarantee or an indication of degree completion. To officially graduate from WSU, students must satisfy all university, college, and departmental requirements for the specific degree.
| Date | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|
| February 2021 | Commencement Ceremony Registration Starts | Sign up for Commencement |
| March 5, 2021 | Last day to apply for Graduate, Undergraduate Degree, Professional Degree or Certificate. After this date, an additional fee of $75 is assessed | Graduate Application Undergraduate and Professional Application |
| March 22, 2021 | Commencement regalia available for rental | WSU Spokane Bookstore See Student Information for details |
| April 16, 2021 | Deadline for Commencement Ceremony Registration | Sign Up for Commencement |
| April 30, 2021 | Last day to apply for Graduate, Undergraduate Degree, Professional Degree or Certificate with $75 late fee. After this date the late fee increases to $150. | Graduate Application Undergraduate and Professional Application |
| May 7, 2021 | Virtual Commencement Celebration | Online, 10 a.m. PST |