August 16-17, 2024
Commencement Weekend in Salt Lake City
Commencement
Saturday, August 17*
Delta Center
300 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Commencement (All Graduates) Graduate Check-in Time: 8:00 am
Commencement (All Graduates) Ceremony Time: 9:30 am
*Details subject to change.
School of Technology & School of Business Convocation
Saturday, August 17*
Delta Center
300 South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Graduate Check-In: 12:00 pm
Ceremony Time: 1:00 pm
*Details subject to change.
Leavitt School of Health & School of Education Convocation
Saturday, August 17*
Salt Palace Halls 5
90 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Check-In Time: 12:00 pm
Ceremony Time: 1:00 pm
*Details subject to change.
Alumni Celebration
Friday, August 16*
Salt Palace Convention Center Hall 4
90 S W Temple St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
6:00-9:00 pm MDT
Celebration Entrance Located Next to Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
215 W S Temple St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Click here for more Alumni Celebration details
*Details subject to change
Questions regarding Alumni Celebration?
Contact us at alumnievents@wgu.edu
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.
Salt Lake City Commencement Deadlines:
- RSVP
Deadline: Friday, July 19
- Graduate Speaker Application
Deadline: Closed
- Anthem Singer Audition
Deadline: Closed
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Deadline: Friday, July 26
- Philanthropy Cord
- Spirit Necklace
Salt Lake City 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
SpringHill Suites Salt Lake City Downtown
625 S. 300 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Room Rate: $159.00 + tax
Must Book By: 7/16/24
Nights Rate Valid: 8/15 - 8/17
Amenities Include: Complimentary buffet breakfast, airport shuttle, indoor pool & hot tub.
Parking Information: Complimentary on-site lot parking.
How to Guarantee Your Room: Book with the link below and provide a credit card to guarantee the room.
Cancellation: Individual cancellation may occur up to 48 hours before arrival date, otherwise the 1st night's room + tax will be charged.
Link to Book Reservations: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1706903631166&key=GRP
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown
135 W. 200 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Room Rate: $153.00 + tax
Must Book By: 7/16/24
Nights Rate Valid: 8/15 - 8/17
Amenities Included: Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, guest laundry onsite $2.50 per wash and dryer
Parking Information: $12.00 per day
How to Guarantee Your Room: Valid credit card needed to book the room and guarantee.
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours prior to arrival date
Link to Book Reservations: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available.
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown
345 W. 100 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Room Rate: $159.00 + tax
Must Book By: 7/25/24
Nights Rate Valid: 8/15 - 8/17
Amenities Included: Business center, fitness center - open 24/7, free high-speed internet, pool, onsite restaurant: Bistro - open for breakfast 6:30am-10:00am, open for dinner 5:00pm-10:00pm
Parking Information: $22.00/ daily parking fee
How to Guarantee Your Room: Valid credit card needed to book the room and guarantee.
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours prior to arrival date
Link to Book Reservations: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
*Subject to availability, limited quantity available.
Alumni Celebration in Salt Lake City
Friday, August 16, 6:00-9:00pm MT
Kick off your commencement weekend with this exclusive alumni celebration in honor of our graduates!
All graduates attending the 2024 WGU Commencement in Salt Lake City are invited to join us for the Alumni Celebration at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4.
This family-friendly, come-and-go event is free to attend, and we encourage graduates and guests to dress in business attire.
At the celebration, you can:
Free professional portraits: Elevate your LinkedIn profile with a free professional portraits - courtesy of WGU!
Meet with local employers for career opportunities
Reconnect with Alumni in your area
Visit our affiliated partnership booths to receive career advice, purchase WGU swag, pick up your WGU Philanthropy Cord, and more.
Take photos in our social photo booth and share using #WGUgrad
Meet Sage the Night Owl
Enjoy lite bites, dessert, refreshments and a cash bar.
Hit the dance floor or play family-friendly games with a fun WGU twist
Come for the networking, stay for the fun.
*Please note: 2024 Salt Lake City graduates are allowed to bring up to five (5) total guests, and invited special alumni guests are allowed to bring up to three (3) total guests.
Contact Information:
WGU Alumni Celebration contact: alumnievents@wgu.edu
WGU Alumni Celebration ADA and accessibility: alumnievents@wgu.edu
WGU Commencement questions: commencement@wgu.edu
Parking Details
Park Place is located at 50 N 300 W Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Parking for Graduates and their guests is $5.00 per vehicle. The entrance to the Alumni Celebration is across the street of Park Place, right next to the Radisson Hotel. It is highly recommended that you enter through these doors by using the following address 215 W S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Lyft/Uber Details
For all rideshares, request to be dropped off at the Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown, 215 W S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Doors for Hall 4 are located right next to the hotel.
Date: August 16, 2024
Time: 6-9 pm, MT
Location:
Salt Palace Convention Center Hall 4
90 S W Temple St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Frequently Asked Questions
Salt Lake City FAQs
Ceremony FAQs
Ceremony Participation & RSVP FAQs
Regalia FAQs
Philanthropy Cords FAQs
Letter of Invitation for Abroad & Commencement Announcements FAQs
Graduation Application & Diploma FAQs