Commencement

• For UNDERGRADUATES:
  • The Bookstore. You can stop by the University Center or call to order. Order ASAP so you can get a size that works for you!
  • Our cap and gown colors are black. If you already have a black cap and gown, you may use the one you have.
• For GRADUATE STUDENTS:
  • Contact Graduate Studies for regalia rental

• No. Tickets are not needed this year, and there is no limit to the number of guests who can attend.

• You must RSVP to the invitation sent out in the first half of the Spring semester.
• If you missed the deadline in the email, you need to contact reg_advise@western.edu immediately.
  • Please note that if you missed the deadline, we will not prohibit you from participating in commencement if you’ve met all graduation requirements. However, you may not appear in the commencement program.

• If you responded to the student RSVP invite, the Registrar’s Office will inquire about your needs. If you did not respond to the student RSVP, please email Registration & Advising Services at reg_advise@western.edu.
• There will be a reserved area for accessible seating. Please park in the lot south of the Borick Building, and we will direct you to the appropriate seating.

A limited number of guests can sit in this area, but we will do our best to accommodate additional seats for others in your party.

• Commencement is outside, rain, snow, wind, or sun! Plan for ALL types of weather.  Raincoat, blanket/parka, sunscreen, hat, etc.
• The livestream will be on in the University Center Theater for anyone who prefers to watch from indoors for any reason.

• Yes! Anyone will be able to watch commencement from anywhere they want.
• The link to the live stream will be available on this page on the day of the ceremony, and a video of the live stream will be available on this webpage following.

Recheck this FAQ later – a virtual commencement rehearsal video will be posted here.