2023-2024 Commencement Ceremonies
This year, the Commencement Ceremonies are planned for December 9, 2023, and May 11, 2024. We are so excited to celebrate your accomplishments with you.
Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony
December 9, 2023, 10 AM
Sunset Church, 14986 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR, 97229
If you are planning to complete all degree requirements in Fall 2023, please watch your WPU email for instructions from the Registrar’s Office regarding your participation in the December 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony
May 11, 2024, 10 AM
Sunset Church, 14986 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR, 97229
If you are planning to complete all degree requirements in Spring 2024, please watch your WPU email for instructions from the Registrar’s Office regarding your participation in the May 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
Commencement Day Information
Here is an overview of the commencement day schedule so that you and your guests can plan accordingly.
Parking: Commencement Parking is available at the church facility.
Auditorium Entrance: 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: Seating attendants will be available to assist with locating an accessible seat.
Celebrating your Graduate: Flowers, leis, and appropriate congratulatory signage are wonderful options for celebrating your graduate. Airhorns, noisemakers, confetti and balloons are not permitted in the event facility.
Graduate Check-In and Line-Up: Graduates will gather in the gym to line up for the ceremony. All graduates should plan to check in at the gym between 9:00 – 9:15 on the morning of graduation and additional instructions will be provided.
Live Stream
Unable to attend in person? The ceremony will be Live Streamed at this website so that you can join us virtually to celebrate our graduates!