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Let’s Celebrate!<\/h2>\n

Here is How it Works<\/h2>\n

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RSVP to attend the ceremony. Reservations open on March 30th and are due no later than May 17th.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Arrive on June 13th<\/strong> at 9:00 a.m<\/strong>. Go to the Wolves Athletic Center (WAC) <\/strong>to check-in and receive your card. Hang on to your card!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Your guests will find seats at McArthur Field and open the digital program to get ready for the ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By now you have your card and are in line for the ceremony. At 9:55 am<\/strong> the faculty marshals will lead you out of the building to the field. Remember, whatever your accommodation need is, our goal is make sure you enjoy your graduation!<\/p>\n

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At 10:00 am<\/strong> the ceremony begins. After the formal program concludes President Peters will confer degrees and invite you to move your tassel from the right side to the left side of your cap<\/strong>. Then you make your way across the stage and hand your card to the reader<\/strong> who reads your name aloud while you receive your diploma cover and shake hands with President Peters. Return to your seat and get ready to join your fellow graduates in celebration by tossing your cap in the air<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Faculty will lead you from the stadium to the Grove for the President’s reception.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/a>RSVP deadline extended to May 26th!<\/h2>\n

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The official recording of the 2025 commencement ceremony <\/strong><\/h2>\n

will be available on YouTube.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Click on WOU TV.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Contact us<\/h2>\n

Office of the Registrar\u00a0 |\u00a0 registrar@wou.edu<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 503-838-8327\u00a0 |\u00a0 Location: Welcome Center, Room 145<\/p>\n

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GRADUATES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[section=I want to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. What do I need to do?]<\/p>\n

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1. Register for the ceremony<\/a><\/li>\n
2. Order your cap and gown they, are required<\/a><\/li>\n
3. Tell your family and friends to join you for the celebration<\/li>\n
4. Show up and celebrate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   [endsection] [section=What if I need additional accommodations?] Graduates in need of disability-related accommodations in order to participate in the ceremony need to provide details of their needs at the time they register to attend the ceremony. [endsection] [section=What is the difference between graduation and Commencement?] Students graduate when they complete the application for graduation, have completed all the academic requirements to earn their degree and pay all their fees. A diploma will be mailed to them. Commencement is the ceremony that acknowledges graduates and those close to completing their degree. Not all students who graduate choose to participate in Commencement and not all students that participate in Commencement graduate. Those that attend commencement will have their names called at the ceremony and they will walk across the stage to receive a diploma cover. Diplomas are mailed after all requirements have been met. [endsection] [section=What do the different honors levels mean?] The faculty at WOU recognizes scholarship by conferring honors distinction on undergraduate students who have earned a cumulative WOU grade-point average of 3.50 or higher as follows:<\/p>\n

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   • Cum Laude: 3.50-3.64<\/strong><\/li>\n
   • Magna Cum Laude: 3.65-3.79<\/strong><\/li>\n
   • Summa Cum Laude: 3.80-4.00<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     All grade-point averages used for commencement are calculated at the conclusion of the previous winter term. Grade-point averages are recalculated when all coursework is completed and the degree is conferred. [endsection] [section=How do I stay in touch with the university after I graduate?] Graduates may join the WOU alumni organization free of charge. Registering as an alumnus or alumna comes with multiple advantages, including updated communications from the university, a subscription to the alumni magazine, Western Edge, and discounts at places such as the WOU Bookstore, among others. To register as an alumni, visit the Alumni Registration page<\/a>. [endsection] \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

     THE EVENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

     [section=Where should I park?] All parking lots will be available for public parking. Lot G will be reserved for disability parking only (see map). Church Street will be closed to traffic and parking. For a map showing all parking lots on campus, click here<\/a>. [endsection] [section=Do I need tickets?]<\/span> No. Seating is on a first-come basis. No seats may be reserved. There is no limit to the number in your party. [endsection] [section=Where should I sit?]<\/span> General seating is in the stadium. Accessible seating is on the lawn on a first-come basis. [endsection] [section=What if I need additional accommodations?]<\/span> Alternative Listening Devices (ALDs) will be available to check out at, please locate an\u00a0Office of Disability Services<\/a> staff member in a purple button up shirt that says “Office of Disability Services” to borrow an ALD.\u00a0 Please have ID ready in exchange for the ALD which will be returned to you at the end of the commencement when the FM system is returned to the ODS staff member.<\/span> Alternative formats such as Braille or large print are available when requested in advance through the\u00a0Office of Disability Services<\/a>\u00a0(ODS) at 503-838-8250, please allow a minimum of 2 weeks notice. The ceremony will be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) for graduating students, guests and families. ASL interpretation for guests and families will be located at the South side of the stadium in the accessible seating area.<\/span> [endsection] [section=How long is the ceremony?]<\/span> The ceremony generally lasts 2-2.5 hours. [endsection] [section=What if I prefer to watch the ceremony indoors instead?]<\/span> People who prefer to watch the ceremony indoors can view a live feed in the New PE building across Church Street from the stadium or in the Columbia\u00a0room of the Werner University Center, located east of the stadium on Church Street. Seating in New PE is on stadium bleachers. Seating in the Columbia room will be chairs setup in a conference style. In both locations the ceremony will be shown on a large screen with captions. [endsection] [section=What should I wear or bring to the graduation ceremony?]<\/span> Most people wear nice clothes to the ceremony, but the most important thing is to make sure to dress for the weather. The Mid-Willamette Valley is known for its changing weather, so be prepared for rain, intense sun, chilly temperatures or heat. Only part of the stadium is covered, and the structure faces east, so the seating areas may get direct morning sunlight. Depending on the forecast, consider bringing a warm coat, a light jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, an umbrella (for before ceremony), water, a seat back and any other tool that will help keep you comfortable throughout the event. [endsection] [section=Where are the restrooms in the stadium?]<\/span> Women\u2019s restrooms are on the south side of the stadium. Men\u2019s restrooms are on the north end. Both facilities include a wheelchair-accessible stall. [endsection] [section=Is there wheelchair seating in the stadium?]<\/span> Wheelchair-accessible seating for the ceremony will be located toward the south side of the stadium closest to Jackson Street. Wheelchair users should park on the south end of Lot G closest to the seating area. [endsection] [section=Can I livestream the ceremony?]<\/span> Yes. It is available at https:\/\/wou.edu\/livestream<\/a> [endsection] [section=Is there food or drink available at the stadium?]<\/span> Students from the Alternative Break Program sell food and water at the stadium as fundraisers for their organizations. Please make sure to properly dispose of all trash and recyclables. [endsection] [section=Is there first aid or medical personnel at the stadium?]<\/span> Yes. Public Safety Officers will be on the ceremony grounds before, during and after the ceremony. The office is located on Stadium Drive. [endsection] [section=Can I bring signs to the stadium? What things are prohibited on campus?]<\/span> There are no rules prohibiting signs, but guests should be courteous to people around them when holding the signs aloft. Do not block other audience members\u2019 views. The following items are not allowed:<\/p>\n

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     • Tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping<\/li>\n
     • Firearms or weapons of any sort<\/li>\n
     • Air horns and other excessive noisemakers<\/li>\n
     • Pets, with the exception of service animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

       [endsection] [section=Can I stand near the stage to photograph or video my graduate coming down?]<\/span> Family and friends may take photos and videos, but we do ask that you be courteous to other audience members if you choose to do so, however an official photographer takes each graduate\u2019s photo during the ceremony and prints are available for a nominal fee. [endsection] [section=Can I leave the commencement ceremony after my graduate receives a diploma?]<\/span> Out of respect for all participants and the solemnity of the occasion, guests are asked to stay for the entire ceremony.<\/em> [endsection] [section=Who can attend the commencement reception?]<\/span> President Fuller and the WOU faculty and staff invite all graduates and their guests to the commencement reception immediately after the ceremony. [endsection] [section=Where is the commencement reception, and what happens if it rains?]<\/span> The Grove is an outside area located across the street from the stadium and east of the New PE building on Church Street. In the event of inclement weather, the reception will be moved to the Pacific Room in the lower level of the Werner University Center, which is right next to The Grove. [endsection] [section=Where can I get official WOU gear to show my support?]<\/span><\/p>\n

       The ÀÖ²¥ÊÓƵ bookstore in the Werner University Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span> on the day of Commencement. There you will find a wide range of apparel, pennants, mugs, blankets and other items to boost your Western Oregon Wolves memorabilia collection. Caffe Allegro, the coffee shop in the Werner University Center, will be open <\/span>8 a.m.<\/span><\/span> to 2:30 p.m.<\/span><\/div>\n

       [endsection] [section=Can I use on-campus fitness facilities while I am in town?]<\/span> The Peter Courtney Health & Wellness Center is open to the public with a day-use fee. It contains a variety of workout equipment, including an indoor running track. Use of the outdoor track is prohibited on Commencement day. [endsection] [section=Whom do I contact if I have questions?]<\/span> If you have questions about Commencement, contact the Registrar\u2019s office at 503-838-8327.<\/strong> [endsection] [section=Are there flowers available to purchase?]Students from the Alternative Break Program sell orchid leis, roses (1\/2 dozen and dozen), and graduation bears at the stadium as a fundraiser for their organization.[endsection]<\/p>\n

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