Commencement

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The Commencement Office plans and manages Wichita State University's annual commencement ceremonies to help celebrate the promise and outstanding achievements of our new graduates.

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Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2026

All Graduate Degrees
Check in time for graduates is 6:00 PM
Ceremony begins at 7:00 PM

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Fine Arts, Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College (Undergraduates only)
Check in time for graduates is 8:00 AM
Ceremony begins at 9:00 AM

College of Applied Studies and College of Health Professions (Undergraduates only)
Check in time for graduates is 12:00 PM
Ceremony begins at 1:00 PM

College of Business and College of Engineering (Undergraduates only)
Check in time for graduates is 4:00 PM
Ceremony begins at 5:00 PM 

Charles Koch Arena

 

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Click the links below to watch the Spring 2026 ceremonies live.

7 PM | All Graduate Degrees 9 AM | Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Fine Arts, Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College 1 PM | College of Applied Studies and College of Health Professions 5 PM | College of Business and College of Engineering

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