Virtual Commencement 2020 FAQs

Texas

Eligibility

Students eligible for the 2024 commencement ceremonies include those who have completed or are on track to complete their degree requirements in the following terms:

  • Fall II 2023
  • Spring I 2024
  • Spring II 2024
  • Summer 2024
  • Fall II 2024
  • Fall II 2024

Additionally, all students from January–December 2024 who are enrolled in the MPA program and any of our 2024 online programs are also eligible to participate.

Registration and Graduate Timeline

Nov. 1 Last day to order regalia through Eagle
Nov. 18 Last day to register to attend commencement
Dec. 11–13 Grad Bash/Regalia Pick Up
Dec. 14 WCU-Texas Commencement Ceremony




About the Texas Commencement Ceremony

The West Coast University will celebrate their Texas 2024 Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, December 14, at the Plano Event Center (2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074). In order to accommodate the full class, there will be two ceremonies.

Graduate Programs and Online Undergraduate Programs Ceremony: 12:30pm

WCU-TX Undergraduate Ceremony: 4:30 PM

More details including the timeline for the day, guest experience, the Plano Event 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

Regalia may be ordered through Eagle. The deadline to order is November 1, 2024.

All regalia ordered must be picked up at Grad Bash at WCU-Texas on . Shipping is not available.

Click Here to Order.

Regalia is required to be worn to attend and participate in commencement.





Frequently Asked Questions:


The number of guest tickets each graduating student is allotted will depend on the size of the Commencement venue and the anticipated number of graduates attending the ceremony. Your Commencement Registration Form will show you the maximum number of guest tickets you are allotted for your ceremony; please select the number of guest tickets you need when filling out the form. Each guest ticket equates to one audience seat. Details about ticket delivery or pickup will be included within communications leading up to commencement.

Use the link within your confirmation email to ‘Modify Registration’. If you need additional support, please contact your student affairs team. Each campus’ commencement email address is included at the bottom of this page.

Please contact the commencement planning team at WCUCommencement@westcoastuniversity.edu to discuss available accommodations.

Graduates and their guests should plan to be at the Plano Event 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 must be claimed by the graduate in the Universe ticketing platform. A link and instructions will be included in the graduate confirmation email following completion of the commencement registration form.

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

Online Programswcuonlineregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu
Texas Campuswcudalregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu

Campus

Campus Email

Online Programswcuonlineregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu
Texas Campuswcudalregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu

Check Back Often!


This website is your main source for Commencement information and will be updated regularly. In the meantime, direct any Commencement questions WCUCommencement@westcoastuniversity.edu.