October 26, 2024
Fall Virtual Commencement
Commencement
Saturday, October 26*
WGU will hold a Virtual Commencement on Saturday, October 26, 2024, to celebrate our graduates. Virtual commencements allow graduates to watch live or at their convenience with friends and family.
To watch the virtual commencement visit this page or WGU’s official YouTube channel. Bookmark this page for easy navigation on commencement day.
*Details subject to change
Graduate Video Clip Submission
RSVP Deadline
Friday, September 13
*Graduates must have an RSVP on file in order to submit a video
Video Submission Deadline
Friday, September 27
Graduates who do not submit a video will be recognized by a slide with the WGU seal while their name is read. Graduates may wear regalia or business dress in their submission.
Questions, please contact commencement@wgu.edu
You’ll be able to view the live stream HERE on October 26, 3:00 pm EDT / 2:00 pm CDT / 1:00 pm MDT / 12:00 pm 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 left, such as capstone or final certification, with the exception of direct hours for field experience or student 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, September 13
- Graduate Speaker Application
Deadline: Friday, September 6
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Deadline: Friday, September 13
Shipping times may vary and regalia
orders may take 30 days to receive.
Purchase regalia as soon as possible.
- Philanthropy Cord
Deadline: Friday, September 13
- Video Submission
Deadline: Friday, September 27
- 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