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.

Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, May 18, 2024

MAMS Ceremony


Begins at 11am

Capitol Theatre
19 S 3rd St. Yakima, WA

Military Promotion Ceremony
(required for military graduates)

Begins at 1pm

4th Street Theatre
14 S 4th St. Yakima, WA

COM Ceremony
(required for all eligible graduates)

Begins at 3pm

Capitol Theatre
19 S 3rd St. Yakima, WA


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 (CLOSED)

All students who have an expected graduation in 2024 are required to complete the Graduation Application and is now CLOSED for 2024. Questions can be directed to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@pnwu.edu.

Order Regalia (CLOSED)

Student regalia orders are no longer being accepted.

COM Guest Hooder rental regalia orders are no longer being accepted. GH regalia can be picked up on campus the Friday before commencement, and must be returned after the ceremony. Guest Hooders are allowed to wear their own regalia. This is asked on the Graduation Application.

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, graudates, 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 gkremian@pnwu.edu.

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

All tickets have been assigned and emailed to graduate’s PNWU email account. Please visit the Commencement Day Details site for more important details about tickets and how seats are assigned. If you have any questions about your tickets, please email registrar@pnwu.edu.

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.