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.
| Oct. 22 | Last day to order regalia through Acheivers (without incurring any expedited fees) |
| Oct. 24 | Last day to register to attend commencement |
| Nov. 7 | WCU Commencement Ceremony |
The West Coast University 2025 Commencement and Hooding Ceremonies will take place on Friday, November 7 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The ceremony is expected to take 1.5 hours and ask that you and your guests stay for the duration of the ceremony. More details including the timeline for the day, guest experience, the Honda Center, and other logistics will be sent via WCU email.
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 24, 2024. All regalia ordered will be shipped via Achievers to the address provided at the point of order.
Graduates will have their individual photo taken at the commencement ceremony. Photos will be available after the ceremony for optional purchase. More information coming soon.
Plan to explore additional sites and attractions during your time in California.
Find the best ways for spend your time in Anaheim with the destination guide.
If you are planning on attending an upcoming 2025 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.
There will be a guest services team available at the Honda Center to assist with seating as needed on commencement day. Please plan to arrive early if you or your guests need ADA seating as its first come first served. If you require additional accommodations, please email WCUcommencement@westcoastuniversity.edu for assistance.
Expect the ceremony to last 1.5 hours.
Hooding will take place onstage 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. When applying for a visa, students should provide both the verification letter along with the Commencement invitation email from West Coast University.
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 |
Programs |
Campus Email |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Graduate Studies | OTD, MSOT, PharmD, MPA | wcu-cgsregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Los Angeles Campus | BSN | wcularegistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Online Programs | BSHA, BSPH, RN to BSN, MBA, MHA, MPH, MSLP , MSCMHC, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, Post Master′s Certificates | wcuonlineregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Ontario Campus | BSN | wcuontregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Orange County Campus | BSN, BSDH | wcuocregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
Campus Email |
|---|
| Center for Graduate Studies Programs: OTD, MSOT, PharmD, MPA |
| wcu-cgsregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Los Angeles Campus Programs: BSN |
| wcularegistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Online Programs Programs: BSHA, BSPH, RN to BSN, MBA, MHA, MPH, MSLP , MSCMHC, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, Post Master′s Certificates |
| wcuonlineregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Ontario Campus Programs: BSN |
| wcuontregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Orange County Campus Programs: BSN, BSDH |
| 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.