PNWU Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations graduates! PNWU hosts commencement and a Military Promotions ceremony each year in May. Whether a graduate or a guest of a graduate, it is important to review the information on this website regularly as information is updated leading up to annual ceremonies. Students will also be emailed updates.

Questions can be directed to the Registrar’s Office at 509.249.7994 or registrar@pnuw.edu.


University Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 17, 2025

MAMS Ceremony


Begins at TBD

Location TBD

Military Promotion Ceremony
(required for military graduates)

Begins at TBD

Location TBD

COM Ceremony
(required for all eligible graduates)

Begins at TBD

Location TBD

SOPT Ceremony


Begins at TBD

Location TBD

MSOT Ceremony


Begins at TBD

Location TBD


Prepare for Commencement

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Review Commencement & Graduation Requirements

COM and MAMS graduates have requirements to complete prior to the commencement ceremony and before degrees can be awarded. Please visit your degree program’s Graduation Requirements website to review these requirements and deadlines.

COM Graduation Requirements

MAMS Graduation Requirements

Complete Graduation Application by February 1

All students who have an expected graduation in Spring or Summer 2025 are required to complete the Graduation Application by February 1. You will receive an email notifying you when the application is live.

Questions can be directed to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@pnwu.edu.

Order Regalia by April

Student regalia is required to participate in the university commencement ceremony and program hooding ceremonies. Order deadline will be April. You will receive an email when the order site is live.

COM Guest Hooder regalia is required to participate in commencement. Guest hooders are allowed to wear their own regalia. You will provide information about who your guest hooder(s) on the graduation application, and we will notify them directly.

Questions can be directed to registrar@pnwu.edu.

Regalia Steaming Service

The Gamma Delta Chapter of Sigma Sigma Phi is offering a FREE service to steam regalia for faculty, graduates, and COM guest hooders. Drop off in BHH on the morning of TBD, and pick up that afternoon. If you have questions, email the current president at TBD.

Order Graduation Announcements

This is not required but adds a personal touch to your celebration. To order personalized commencement announcements, visit the Balfour site.

Order Diploma Frames

This is not required but adds to the visual reminder of your accomplishments. To order customized diploma frames, visit the Elite Frames site to see product options. For questions and assistance, email customercare@eliteframes.com or call them at 360.247.7300.

Commencement Guest Tickets

Tickets will be required for the university commencement ceremony. More information will be emailed to graduates and posted here when those details have been set.

Verification Forms & Transcript Requests

You can email verification forms to registrar@pnwu.edu. Forms that require a degree verification will be completed and sent after degrees are awarded.

Transcripts can be ordered by visiting the Student Forms website under the Student Records section. If you need a final, official transcript to be sent, select the “After Degree is posted” option and it will be sent to the desired recipient after degrees are awarded.