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Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

Washburn University

Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Lee Arena

  • 9:30 a.m. School of Applied Studies
  • 12:30 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences
  • 3:30 p.m. School of Business and School of Nursing
  • 6:30 p.m. School of Law

Award Ceremonies:

  • 8 a.m. School of Applied Studies Certificate and Awards Ceremony, Lee Arena
  • 11 a.m. School of Nursing Undergraduate Recognition and Awards Pinning Ceremony, White Concert Hall

Washburn Tech

Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Lee Arena

  • Ceremonies at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Visit The Ichabod Shop for more information on Grad Fair and purchasing regalia. Washburn Tech graduates can purchase regalia from the Ichabod Shop on Washburn Tech's campus.

Grad Fair Spring 2023
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Vogel Room, Memorial Union

  • Save 20% on your Cap, Gown, and Tassel*
  • Semi-Annual sale on Diploma Frames
  • Specials on Washburn merchandise
  • In store and at ichabodshop.com

*Undergrad and Masters Cap/Gown/Tassel package only. Doctorate and Faculty regalia are not eligible for discount.

We ask students to arrive an hour prior to their ceremony. 

Enter Petro Allied Health center on the East side at the main entrance (large flight of stairs). You will be met, checked in and given further instructions at that point.

Parking is free on campus. The closest lots are those surrounding Petro Allied Health Center. Parking for persons with disabilities is located south of Petro in Lot 5. View campus map

University staff will be available to assist guests with special needs. It is recommended that students and guests requiring assistance and/or special seating send an email to Janet Schneider (Commencement Director) or call 785.670.1310 at least 2 weeks prior to the ceremony date.

To view the live streams of the Washburn University Commencements, please go to the Washburn Video Central YouTube page the day of the ceremony. Once there, you will find the videos toward the top of the page in a section titled Upcoming live streams. Once the streams are live viewers will find the video at the top of the page.
A student claps during the ceremony
A faculty member cheers as students walk in
A student smiles in his cap and gown
A group of social work students smile for a photo
A couple pose for a selfie
A student waves to family members in the crowd
A masters student receives their hood
A cap says "do what makes your soul shine"
A student smiles during the ceremony
Two graduates smile for a photo
A graduate raises his arms in celebration on stage
A student smiles while receiving their degree
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