Commencement
2026-2027 Commencement Ceremonies
This year, the Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony is planned for December 12, 2026. We are so excited to celebrate your accomplishments with you.
FALL 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
December 12, 2026, 10 AM
Sunset Church, 14986 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR, 97229聽
If you are planning to complete all degree requirements in Fall 2026, please watch your WPU email for instructions from the Registrar鈥檚 Office regarding your participation in the Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony.
Fall 2026 Commencement Information Meetings
Regalia Pickup
Two Commencement Information Meetings will be held prior to commencement. Students will pick up their regalia at the information meeting.
- Thursday, December 3: 6:00 pm 鈥揗cGuire Auditorium, WPU Campus
- Friday, December 4: 12:00 pm 鈥揗cGuire Auditorium, WPU Campus
Please plan to attend one of these events.
Commencement Day Information
Here is an overview of the commencement day schedule so that you and your guests can plan accordingly.
笔补谤办颈苍驳:听Commencement Parking is available at the church facility.
Auditorium Entrance:聽Commencement will be held in the main sanctuary of the church. Doors will open for guest seating at 9 am, and the ceremony begins at 10 am.
Accessibility:聽Seating attendants will be available to assist with locating an accessible seat.
Celebrating your Graduate: 聽Flowers, leis, and appropriate congratulatory signage are wonderful options for celebrating your graduate.
Prohibited Items: Airhorns, noisemakers, confetti and balloons are not permitted in the event facility. Please do not bring any external food or drink into the facility.
Graduate Check-In and Line-Up:聽Graduates will gather in the meeting room to line up for the ceremony. All graduates should plan to check in at the gym between 9:00 鈥� 9:15 on the morning of graduation and additional instructions will be provided.