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:
Additionally, all students from January–December 2025 who are enrolled in the MPA program and any of our 2024 online programs are also eligible to participate.
Registration and Graduate Timeline
| Nov. 5 | Last day to order regalia through Acheivers |
| Nov. 7 | Last day to register to attend commencement |
| Nov. 21 | WCU-Texas Commencement Ceremony |
The West Coast University will celebrate their Texas 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, November 21, 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: 12:30 p.m.
WCU-TX Undergraduate Ceremony: 4:30 p.m.
We are happy to confirm that the venue has sufficient seating to accommodate all ADA requests from guests. For guests' comfort and convenience, early arrival is encouraged, though not required. Please note that general seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Graduate and guest tickets will be distributed electronically to those who registered during the week of commencement. For any questions regarding tickets, please contact WCUCommencement@westcoastuniversity.edu.
Regalia may be ordered through Acheivers. The deadline to order is November 7, 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.
Complimentary general parking will be available for all commencement attendees. All guests are welcome to park in both the east and west parking lots. We do recommend parking in the west lots as they are closer to the Guest Entrance.
ADA parking spaces are available on site. Guests who require ADA accommodations are encouraged to use the north entrance for convenient drop off. Guests may also park in the west parking lot, which is closest to both the west entrance and the north entrance.
Graduates will have individual and ceremonial portraits taken during the commencement ceremony, which will be available for purchase following the event. To ensure you receive access to your portraits, click here to pre-register.
Orchid leis and flower bouquets will also be available on-site. To pre-order, click 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.
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.
We are excited to celebrate our Fall 2025 graduates and invite family and friends who are unable to attend in person to join us virtually. Each ceremony will be livestreamed to allow loved ones near and far to share in this special moment.
Watch the live stream of the Texas Commencement and Hooding Ceremony below.
Watch the live stream of the Texas Commencement Ceremony below.
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 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Online Programs | wcuonlineregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Texas Campus | wcudalregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
Campus | Campus Email |
|---|---|
| Online Programs | wcuonlineregistrar@westcoastuniversity.edu |
| Texas Campus | wcudalregistrar@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.