October 18-19, 2024
Commencement Weekend in Fort Worth
Alumni Celebration
Friday, October 18*
Fort Worth Zoological Association
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm CDT
*Details subject to change
Questions regarding Alumni Celebration?
Contact us at alumnievents@wgu.edu
Commencement
Saturday, October 19*
Dickies Arena
1911 Montgomery St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Leavitt School of Health & School of Education
Graduate Check-In: 8:30 am
Ceremony Time: 9:30 am
School of Business & School of Technology
Graduate Check-In: 12:30 pm
Ceremony Time: 1:30 pm
*Details subject to change.
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.
Fort Worth Commencement Deadlines:
- RSVP
Deadline: Friday, September 20
- Graduate Speaker Application
Deadline: Friday, August 23
- Anthem Singer Audition
Deadline: Friday, August 30
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Deadline: Friday, September 27
- Philanthropy Cord
- Spirit Necklace
Fort Worth Commencement Details:
- Commencement Guidebook Coming Soon
- Ceremony Program Coming Soon
Parking & Bag Policies
Information Coming Soon!
Hotel Discounts
Information Coming Soon!
Alumni Celebration in Chicago
Friday, September 22
Information Coming Soon!
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!
Learn More About Commencement Day
Watch this video to see what a typical in-person commencement day looks like for a graduate.
Hotel Discounts
Courtyard by Marriott University Drive
3150 River Front Drive
Fort Worth TX 76107
Room Rate: $189.00
Must book by: Tuesday, 09/24/2024
Nights rate is valid: 10/17/2024-10/19/2024
Amenities Includes: Bistro Cafe Open Sun-Mon; Market; Firtness Center available 24/7; Free Standaard Wi-Fi; Outdoor Pool; Guest Laundry Room; Mobile Check-In/ Mobile Key for Marriot Bonvoy Members.
Parking Information or Rates: $12.00 + tax per night for overnight self-parking
How to guarantee your room: Credit Card must be on the reservation to guarantee the guest room
Cancellation: You may cancel your reservation for no charge 2 days before arrival. Link to book reservations: Reservation-Link (marriott.com)
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available
SpringHill Suites Fort Worth University
3250 Lovell Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Room rate: $159
Must book by: Tuesday, 9/24/2024
Nights rate is valid: 10/17/2024 -10/20/2024
Amenities Includes: Free Breakfast, Fitness Center
Parking Information or Rates: On-site parking, fee: 13.00 USD daily
How to guarantee your room: Credit card must be on the reservation to guarantee the guest room
Cancellation: 48 hours
Link to book reservations: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available.
TownePlace Suites Fort Worth University Area/Medical District
33450 W Vickery Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Room rate: $139/night (17.75% taxes)
Must book by: Tuesday, 9/17/24
Nights rate is valid: 10/17/24- 10/19/24
Amenities Includes: Complimentary Breakfast, Wi-Fi, 24 Hour Fitness Center, Boardroom Access, 24 Hour Market, Full Kitchen
Parking Information or Rates: $12/day
How to guarantee your room: Credit Card
Cancellation: 48 Hours Prior to Date of Arrival
Link to book reservations: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ceremony FAQs
Ceremony Participation & RSVP FAQs
Regalia FAQs
Philanthropy Cords FAQs
Letter of Invitation for Abroad & Commencement Announcements FAQs
Graduation Application & Diploma FAQs