Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, May 16, 2025 at White Concert Hall
- School of Applied Studies Commencement and Certificate and Award Ceremonies
- 10:00 a.m. Ceremony: graduates with majors from the following departments:
- Allied Health
- Family and Human Services
- Complete list of programs for the 10 a.m. ceremony
- 12:30 p.m. Ceremony: graduates with majors from the following departments:
- Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
- Education
- Social Work
- Washburn Tech articulation students
- Complete list of programs for the 12:30 p.m. ceremony
- 10:00 a.m. Ceremony: graduates with majors from the following departments:
- Hines School of Nursing Commencement and Pinning Ceremonies
- 3:00 p.m.
- Brenneman School of Business Commencement Ceremony
- 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at White Concert Hall
- College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremonies
- 10:00 a.m. Ceremony: graduates earning the following degrees and graduates with majors from the following departments:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Information Science
- History
- Master of Arts in Psychology
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Political Science & Public Administration
- Psychology
- Sociology & Anthropology
- 12:30 p.m. Ceremony: graduates earning the following degrees and graduates with majors from the following departments:
- Associate of Liberal Studies degree
- Bachelor of General Studies degree
- Bachelor of Integrated Studies
- Art
- Communication Studies
- English
- Kinesiology
- Mass Media
- Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership
- Modern Languages
- Music & Theatre
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- 10:00 a.m. Ceremony: graduates earning the following degrees and graduates with majors from the following departments:
- School of Law Commencement Ceremony
- 3:30 p.m.
For information about Washburn Tech ceremonies, please see the Washburn Tech graduation page.
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.
Graduates and Guest Arrival Times
Graduates, we ask that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your ceremony. You will check in at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center (1701 SW Jewell).
Guests, we ask that you arrive at White Concert Hall no more than 30 minutes prior to your graduate’s ceremonies. Please note that we have multiple graduation ceremonies scheduled throughout the day, and you will be unable to enter the Concert Hall until the previous ceremony has concluded.
Parking is free on Washburn's campus. Below are some additional parking instructions for our different ceremonies.
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Parking & Traffic Information for Washburn Tech Graduates
Accessible parking for graduates, families and friends will be available in Parking Lot 10, just south of Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center (BTAC). General parking will be available in that lot, as well.
The entrance to campus at 17th and Jewell Ave. will be closed, prior to commencement, and reopen each evening once ceremonies are complete.
Parking & Traffic Information for Washburn University Graduates
Graduates, families and friends may utilize Parking Lots 10 and 11 beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 16. At that time, the entrance to campus at 17th and Jewell Ave. will be closed.
Attendees with accessibility needs should be dropped off on the north side of Morgan Hall, via 17th and Boswell. Utilize the sidewalk along 17th Street or enter the rear door of White Concert Hall. Look for signage that will assist in navigation.
Parking & Traffic Information for Washburn Law Graduates
Graduates, families and friends may utilize Parking Lots 3 and 12 in preparation for the procession of graduates, administrators and faculty from Dole Hall to White Concert Hall. If parking beside the commencement venue, please utilize Parking Lots 10 and 11. The entrance to campus at 17th and Jewell Ave. will be closed.
Attendees with accessibility needs should be dropped off on the north side of Morgan Hall, via 17th and Boswell. Utilize the sidewalk along 17th Street or enter the rear door of White Concert Hall. Look for signage that will assist in navigation.
Watch Commencement
Watch the most recent Washburn and Washburn Tech graduations or explore the commencement archive for Spring and Fall graduates.
