Students eligible for the 2025 commencement ceremonies include those who have completed or are on track to complete their degree requirements in the following terms:
Upon registration, graduates from the online program can elect to attend the Florida or the Texas ceremonies.
Registration and Graduate Timeline
| Oct. 29 | Last day to order regalia through Acheivers (without incurring any expedited fees) |
| Oct. 31 | Last day to register to attend commencement |
| Nov. 14 | WCU Commencement Ceremony |
The West Coast University will celebrate their Miami Commencement Ceremony on Friday, November 14 at the Charles Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida at 12:30 p.m.
More details including the timeline for the day, guest experience, and other logistics will be coming soon.
As new details are finalized, we will continue to provide updates on this website. Graduates also will receive information via email.
Regalia may be ordered through Acheivers. The deadline to order is October 31, 2024. All regalia ordered will be shipped via Achievers to the address provided at the point of order.
Regalia is required to be worn to attend and participate in commencement. Learn more about regalia requirements here.
If you are planning on attending an upcoming Commencement ceremony, and you or your guests would like to make hotel reservations, please consider searching for hotel availability via our trusted partner aRes Travel.
Book online or call 1-800-559-3186 for assistance | International callers 1-619-546-5773
aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. West Coast University does not receive any remuneration or commission from any travel booked through aRes Travel. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.
If you need to make changes to your registration, please email WCUcommencement@westcoastuniversity.edu for assistance.
Please contact the commencement planning team at WCUCommencement@westcoastuniversity.edu to discuss available accommodations.
Graduates and their guests should plan to be at the Charles Dodge City Center at least 1 hour prior to the ceremony. We expect the ceremony to last approximately 2 hours. Additional schedule details will be sent to graduates via WCU email.
Guest tickets will be distributed once registration closes.
Hooding will take place onstage by the program dean during the graduate recognition portion of the ceremony.
Students in Pending Graduate Status may print a verification of enrollment letter, which includes your anticipated graduation date, directly from the student portal.
Follow this guide for assistance.
Students in Graduate Status please reach out to your campus registrar for confirmation of your status and a verification letter. Campus registrar contact information can be found below. When applying for a visa, graduates should provide both the verification letter along with the Commencement invitation email from West Coast University.
Campus | Campus Email |
|---|---|
| Center for Graduate Studies | wcu-cgsregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Los Angeles Campus | wcularegistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Online Programs | wcuonlineregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Ontario Campus | wcuontregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Orange County Campus | wcuocregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
Campus Email |
|---|
| Center for Graduate Studies |
| wcu-cgsregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Los Angeles Campus |
| wcularegistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Online Programs |
| wcuonlineregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Ontario Campus |
| wcuontregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Orange County Campus |
| wcuocregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
This website is your main source for Commencement information and will be updated regularly. In the meantime, direct any Commencement questions WCUCommencement@westcoastuniversity.edu.