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Commencement

Commencement is our favorite time of year! We get to celebrate YOU, our graduates, and reward your hard work with a diploma.

A PNW graduate in a crowd. Her cap reads "She believed she could so she did."

Spring 2020 Graduation

We celebrate the persistence of our PNW graduates who successfully completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in spring 2020!

See Our Tribute to Spring 2020 Graduates

Fall 2020 Commencement Planning

Taking part in commencement is an important milestone in a person’s life. For this reason, we are offering Spring 2020 graduates the opportunity to participate in the Fall 2020 PNW Commencement Ceremonies.

See the Commencement Announcement

Celebrating Our Graduates

Students gather for PNW commencement.
A student raises a "Number One" finger on the march to commencement.
A student smiles in her cap and gown.
Students march toward commencement.
A student gives a thumbs up in his cap and gown.
Students prepare for the commencement ceremony.
A students commencement cap says "Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations: MBA."

Additional Resources

Students pose at commencement.

Future Dates

See dates for upcoming PNW commencement.

A student receives her diploma from Chancellor Keon

Diplomas

Find details about your diploma—and ordering a replacement.

A student waves at commencement.

Degree Requirements

Read the official process for awarding PNW degrees.