Thursday, October 20,2022
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (CT)
The Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
Who is included in the 2022 Texas Commencement Ceremony?
We will be honoring Spring I 2022 through Fall I 2022 graduates. Online eligible graduates may attend the Texas commencement ceremony. Please refer to communications sent directly to your email.
This includes:
Graduate Ticket Application
To participate in the ceremony, graduates must apply for commencement tickets by completing the registration form sent by email. This application is considered your ticket application, not your official commencement ticket. Once confirmed, graduates will be notified by email on eligibility for attendance and instructions on how to retrieve official commencement tickets.
Due to safety regulations, all guests attending the ceremony, including children (regardless of age), require a ticket for entry.
Tickets must be picked-up during ticket distribution and will not be available for pick-up on the day of commencement. Tickets are non-transferable or replaceable.
*Note: Tickets are not for sale or resale. Selling tickets is prohibited and violates WCU’s Student Conduct Policies and Procedures. Anyone caught selling or creating counterfeit tickets will not be allowed to participate in the Commencement Ceremony and may be referred to the Conduct Committee, where possible sanctions may include but are not limited to the rescinding of the degree.
Students and graduates can write their own invitation letter for a family member to submit to their country’s consulate. We recommend including enrollment verification from the Office of the Registrar along with the dates and times of the event.
How do I purchase my cap and gown?
To order your cap and gown, please visit Southern Recognition at: https://srgrad.com/collections/west-coast-university
Academic regalia is required for your participation in the University Commencement Ceremonies. Cap and gown purchase is not available on the day of the ceremony. Business casual attire is recommended underneath the gown.
What is Grad Bash?
Grad Bash is a pre-commencement celebration recognizing WCU graduates for program completion.
During the event, graduates will be able to:
*Honor cords and diplomas will be available to eligible graduates at Grad Bash. Diplomas will be available approximately 8-10 weeks after program completion.
If unable to attend Grad Bash, please contact the Student Affairs Department for honor cords and Career Services for diplomas.
Arrival and Check-in:
Graduates participating in the ceremony are asked to arrive no later than 4:30 p.m., to begin the check-in process. The graduate entrance is located at the North Stage Door. Graduates must bring their picture ID for check-in. During the check-in process, graduates will receive the commencement announcement pass to be presented to the card reader when you walk across the stage.
Attire:
Academic regalia is required for participation in the Commencement Ceremonies. Cap and gown purchase is not available on the day of the ceremony. Business casual attire is recommended underneath the gown. Cap decorations should be professional and a representation of your educational accomplishments. Please leave any personal items with your guests.
Upon entry, graduates will be immediately seated according to their degree program before the ceremony begins. Graduates are to remain seated during the program and will not be able to leave until ceremony is finished.
Watch for instructions and directions from the floor marshals to prepare you for line-up to walk across the stage.
Watch for instructions and directions from the floor marshals to prepare you for the recessional.
Commencement Programs will be available to view on the WCU Commencement website one week prior to your ceremony.
Please contact your campus Student Affairs Office for your cords.
Please contact your campus Career Services Office for your official diploma.
Professional photographers will be onsite to take graduate photos. A web link to view photography will be sent to the graduates a few weeks after the ceremony.
Eating prior to arrival is highly recommended. No outside food or drinks will be permitted.
Please email WCUcommencementTX@westcoastuniversity.edu for special accommodations.
Please monitor your designated email and the commencement website for updates.